Question

In 1600, _____ were brought from south america to europe, where they quickly spread to the rest of world and become a staple of agricultural production.

Answer 1

Potatoes is the right answer.

People of South America and of the Inca empire grew potatoes about hundreds of years ago. English pioneers introduced potatoes in Europe around the mid-1500s. Europeans used the potatoes for non-food purposes.

Spaniards had a vast empire across Europe hence, they took potatoes for their soldiers. During the course of time, farmers became aware of the crop and started its cultivation. Potato then became a common staple crop to be grown in the land of England, Scotland and Ireland.