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Negative Effects Of The Columbian Exchange

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The Columbian exchange is an example of a negative interaction because… One of the main effects of the Columbian Exchange was death. About 95% of the population of the New World died during the Columbian Exchange. The Europeans brought new diseases to the Americas which caused most of these deaths. People in the New World had never been exposed to small pox and malaria; thus, their immune systems were not strong enough to battle these diseases. However, the spread of disease was not the only cause of death during this time. Spanish invaders would kill many of the natives. The Spaniards had a certain way of thinking, especially when it comes to religion. They would murder anyone who did not agree with their religious beliefs. Cruelty was also
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