APFIVE Impact of the Columbian Exchange
Which of the following statements best describes a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
A
It introduced new crops to Europe that improved diets while also devastating Native American populations with imported diseases.
B
It fostered a harmonious sharing of resources without any detrimental consequences for indigenous peoples.
C
It exclusively benefited European societies by providing them with industrial technologies and ignored New World developments entirely.
D
It only impacted cultural practices without altering agricultural systems or population dynamics.