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Which two new foods from the Americas became important for feeding the Old World’s rising population?

A. squash and cocoa
B. rice and beans
C. corn and potatoes
D. barley and tomatoes

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I could be wrong, but I think that the answer is C. Corn and Potatoes

I am taking the test right now, so I won't find out if the answer is correct or not until I finish.
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C. Corn and potatoes
Two of these new foods, corn and potatoes, became important foods in the Old World. Easy to grow and store, potatoes helped feed. Europe's rapidly growing population.
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