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THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE The Age of Exploration: 15 th Century- 17 th Century.
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THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE
The Age of Exploration: 15th Century- 17th Century
TAKE OUT YOUR TARGET SHEET
Be prepared to draw and work!
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The Exchanging of Flora, Fauna, and Pathogens between the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere) and the New World (Western Hemisphere) during the Age of Exploration.
Write the definition above target question 4.
Flora
Fauna
Pathogens
Columbian Exchange Overview Occurred throughout the Age
of Exploration (15th-17th Centuries) Initiated by Christopher
Columbus Intentional Exchange Occurred
People from both worlds purposefully traded items
Unintentional Exchange Occurred Certain plants (Primarily Weeds)
spread Pathogens (Disease) spread
Impact of Columbian Exchange
Change in Lifestyle New religions and cultures adopted
Change in Population Population increase in the Old World
As a result of good food sources Population decrease in the New World
As a result of new pathogens Change in Economic and Agricultural Focus
Many nations implemented new staple and cash crops Certain livestock became essential to their livelihood
Choose the world that you think your Columbian Exchange item originally
came from?
Map of the World During the Age of Exploration
New World Old World
The Columbian Exchange….
New World Old World
Draw on your target sheet….
Research one flora, fauna, or pathogen and participate in a Columbian
Exchange You will do research on that item, create
a poster showing its significance, and bring in a related item on Friday to sell at a Silent Auction
All proceeds go to the Native American College Fund
Was the Columbian Exchange more of a Positive or Negative Event in
World History?
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Positives Negatives