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BELLWORK. For bellwork today, you will read the “Columbian Exchange” handout. This is yours to keep, so as you read highlight/annotate, then answer the following questions: Explain the interaction between the Taino and Columbus’ crew. Define the Columbian Exchange.
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BELLWORK • For bellwork today, you will read the “Columbian Exchange” handout. This is yours to keep, so as you read highlight/annotate, then answer the following questions: • Explain the interaction between the Taino and Columbus’ crew. • Define the Columbian Exchange. • How were Europeans able to conquer the Americas so easily? • Why were New World natives so susceptible to disease? How did diseases affect their populations? • Which old world plants/animals created problems for the New World? • Why did Europeans start using Africans as slaves instead of natives? • THINKER: In your opinion, was the Columbian Exchange more of a positive or negative development in world history? Explain!
ColumbianExchange • Columbian Exchange: Exchange of animals, plants, cultures, slaves, and diseases between the New World and the Old World. • Traded crops and livestock • Diseases, especially smallpox, killed 50-90% of Native populations. • First appearance of African slaves
Old World Native Plants • Citrus, apple, banana, mango, rice, wheat, coffee, and onion.
New World Native Plants • Corn, tomato, potato, vanilla, rubber, cocoa, and tobacco.
Exploration Mini-Project • You will now work on the information side of your exploration mini-project. • Follow the guidelines on your instruction sheet.