Columbian Exchange: The Impact Of Columbus Voyages To The New World

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One of the impacts of Columbus voyages to the new world was something called the Columbian Exchange This does not merely apply to Columbus but to many of the explorers of the time period. Essentially the exchange took place between the European explorers and the indigenous people. As many of the indigenous people to the explored regions offered insight into the land assistance to the explorers after weary journeys and natural resources of their areas the explorers brought new diseases from Europe introduced elements of subjugation to the civilizations and took the natural resources for profit back in Europe.

The story of North American exploration spans an entire millennium and involves a wide array of European powers and uniquely