The Columbian Exchange The Age of Exploration: 15th Century- 17th Century
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What was the Columbian Exchange? The Exchanging of Flora, Fauna, and Pathogens between the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere) and the New World (Western Hemisphere) during the Age of Exploration. Write the definition above target question 4. Flora Pathogens Fauna
Columbian Exchange Overview Occurred throughout the Age of Exploration (15th-17th Centuries) Initiated by Christopher Columbus Intentional Exchange Occurred People from both worlds purposefully traded items Unintentional Exchange Occurred Certain plants (Primarily Weeds) spread Pathogens (Disease) spread
Impact of Columbian Exchange Change in Lifestyle New religions and cultures adopted Change in Population Population increase in the Old World As a result of good food sources Population decrease in the New World As a result of new pathogens Change in Economic and Agricultural Focus Many nations implemented new staple and cash crops Certain livestock became essential to their livelihood
Map of the World During the Age of Exploration New World Old World Map of the World During the Age of Exploration Choose the world that you think your Columbian Exchange item originally came from?
The Columbian Exchange…. New World Old World
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Research one flora, fauna, or pathogen and participate in a Columbian Exchange You will do research on that item, create a poster showing its significance, and bring in a related item on Friday to sell at a Silent Auction All proceeds go to the Native American College Fund
Was the Columbian Exchange more of a Positive or Negative Event in World History? Positives Negatives - -