Why Did The Columbian Exchange Changed The World

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The Columbian exchange was a massive event that occurred in the 15th and 16th centuries and changed the world. It is the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, technology, ideas, and diseases. Some people think it was a whole mess, while others think it was fine. But why do some people think it's bad, while others think it's fine? Firstly, the Columbian exchange brought a lot of new goods to Europe and the Americas. Europe got stuff like corn, potatoes, and tomatoes. While Americans got stuff like wheat and bananas. And after some time, some Europeans found gold and silver in America, which made them wealthy. Also, the Columbian exchange promoted cultural exchange and learning. The Europeans taught the Americans how to grow crops