Ancient history

How do you think the Columbian exchange got its name?

The Columbian exchange is a term that refers to the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas, Europe, and Africa following Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas in 1492.

It got its name because it was a direct result of Columbus's voyages and the subsequent European colonization of the Americas. The term was first used by historians in the 1970s, and has since become a common term in history and anthropology.