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Which statement best describes the Columbian Exchange?

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Answer. A phrase coined by historian Alfred Crosby, the "Columbian Exchange"describes the interchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the Americas following Columbus' arrival in the Caribbean in 1492.... Hope this helps you out!!

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People on continents with very different climates, cultures and lifestyles suddenly meet and exchange crops, ideas, and diseases.

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