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TOP 10 Columbian Exchange Items
LUCAS BERGE
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1. SLAVES
Slaves came from Africa
They are important because they were useful on plantations and used to do work
Slaves had an economic impact because people no longer had to pay workers to perform tasks and do their jobs
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2. SUGAR CANE
Sugar comes from South Asia
Is was was commonly used to make things like rum
Sugar has an economic impact because it was popular and it could sell well.
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3. (OXen
Oxen were brought to the Americas from Africa and Asia
Oxen and other work animals were very important because they helped plow fields, and assisted with other tasks around the plantation
These animals economically impacted the New World because these work animals allowed worked to be done faster and more conveniently
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Geoff Livingston
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4. POTATOES
Potatoes originally came from the Andes in South America
It is one of the most important crops brought to the Old World
The potato had an economic impact on the New World because without it, the population in Europe probably would not have increased
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Rev.Dr.Seb
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5. DISEASe - Small pox
Diseases had a negative impact on the New World. Many people caught diseases such as small pox and that reduced population
This impacted the New World because when people caught diseases this reduced population and less people purchased things.
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martinak15
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6. COFFEE
The coffee plant originally came from Ethiopia
Coffee was crucial in the New World because it was very popular and most people drank it.
This item had an impact in the New World because drinking coffee became part of everyday life and there was a demand for it.
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Robert S. Donovan
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7. WHEAT
Wheat originated in Southwestern Asia
Along with rice, wheat wait the most planted field crop.
Since it was so popular, wheat was important in the New World because it was a great source of carbohydrates and it was highly demanded.
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Claudio.Ar
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8. PEANUTS
Peanuts were first discovered in Brazil.
They became an important "staple crop" in Western Africa, since they add protein to soups and stews. They can also be pressed into cooking oil.
Peanuts had an economic impact in the New World, because peanuts were very popular and plantation owners could make a profit from these crops.
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EuroMagic
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9. GRAPES
There are grapes native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Most Wine grapes came from European/ Middle Eastern species.
Grapes were important because they were useful for making wine.
This fruit had an economic impact in the New World because the Wine Industry was becoming popular at the time.
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joyrex
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10. Corn
Originally called Maize, Corn was developed over 6000 years ago in Mexico.
Corn became one of the World's commonly harvested crop
Corn had an impact in the New World because it was a great plant and it was commonly harvested.
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Kay Gaensler
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