The Impact Of The Columbian Exchange On Native American And European Society

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The Atlantic Crossings of 1912 was an event in history that marked a before and after in modern civilizations, having lasting impacts on both Native American and European societies. This series of voyages led by Christopher Columbus had an impact on the discovery of new lands, proceeding to a process of exchanges in multiple areas from food, supplies, and animals to contagious and deadly diseases. This historic meeting and relationship between these two new worlds, better known as "The Columbian Exchange" marked a new era of exchange not only of goods but also of knowledge, bodybuilding, and identity.
The Columbian Exchange was the main factor that thousands of elements that evolved in the Americas and Europe differently had the opportunity to expand and open the ability to adapt for their use and benefits to these two different societies. The meeting of biological words between Native Americans and Europeans had remarkable impacts on both societies. The introduction of new crops had a major impact in Europe where for example potatoes, corn, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes were a vital addition to their culture and diet thanks to their versatility and their great use for not only human consumption but also crucial animal feed full of …show more content…

Some of the significant changes were increased diversity, transatlantic trade, triangular trade, and expansion of religion and diseases. Diversity reached its climax through the exchange of ideas, philosophies, languages, and practices that formed dynamic and versatile societies. Likewise, the transatlantic trade grew exponentially thanks to the exchange of manufactured goods such as firearms and metal tools. This thread of international relations shaped and improved the European and American economies, resulting in strong financial