Question

The first transatlantic interactions produced which of the following consequences in both Europe and the Americas during the 16th century?

A. The creation of increasingly secular societies
B. The rapid spread of foreign food crops
C. An overall increase in population
D. An increase in the use of African slave labor​

Answer 1

B. The rapid spread of foreign food crops

Step-by-step explanation:

The first transatlantic interactions between Europe and the Americas are commonly known as the Columbian Exchange.

In this exchange, there was an immense spread of foreign foods, animals, people, and diseases between the two hemispheres.

As people moved in large amounts, they brought a variety of different food crops with them, which were brand new to the area.

So, these first transatlantic interactions produced B. The rapid spread of foreign food crops.