SS 2.3 The Columbian Exchange

Chapter 2, Lesson 3: The Columbian Exchange

Read the Lesson 3 Summary:
Spain’s rulers paid for voyages to find riches and to spread Christianity.
Columbus landed in North America, believing he had reached Asia.
Conquistadors searched for riches and claimed land for Spain in the Americas.
Magellan’s expedition circumnavigated the world.
In 1535, Spain established the colony of New Spain.

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Which animal was brought to the Americas from Europe? pgs. 68-69

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How did the Columbian Exchange allow populations in Europe to grow? p. 70

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What was the Columbian Exchange? p. 69

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Select ALL the ways the arrival of the horse had an impact on some American Indian Cultures. p. 70

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Why did the cultural exchange result in conflict? p. 71

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Which crop changed the land and created a need for many workers? p. 71

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Why were Africans enslaved and taken to the Americas? p. 71

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Chapter 2, Lesson 3: The Columbian Exchange

Which animal was brought to the Americas from Europe? pgs. 68-69

How did the Columbian Exchange allow populations in Europe to grow? p. 70

What was the Columbian Exchange? p. 69

Select ALL the ways the arrival of the horse had an impact on some American Indian Cultures. p. 70

Why did the cultural exchange result in conflict? p. 71

Which crop changed the land and created a need for many workers? p. 71

Why were Africans enslaved and taken to the Americas? p. 71

The movement of people to different parts of the world led to the transfer of ______________________ and ____________________. p. 72Sample answer: apples; oranges

The movement of people to different parts of the world led to the transfer of __ and . p. 72

Sample answer: apples; oranges