Question

What effect did the coloumbian exchange have on europes population

Answer 1

The Columbian Exchange caused a major population growth in Europe by bringing in new crops from the Americas (Central, South, and North) and started Europe's economic shift towards capitalism. Colonization disrupted ecosytems, bringing in new organisms, but also completely eliminating others.

Answer 2

The Columbian Exchange caused population growth in Europe by bringing new crops from the Americas and started Europe's economic shift towards capitalism. Colonization disrupted ecosytems, bringing in new organisms like pigs, while completely eliminating others like beavers.