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Columbian Exchange Graphic Organizer
Columbian Exchange Graphic Organizer
Columbian Exchange Graphic Organizer
Cause Effect
The Columbian Exchange is the movement of plants Disease had a devastating effect on Americans
animals and people between Afro-Eurasia (Old World) leading to the great dying because they had no
and the Americas (New World). Tomatoes, corn, and previous exposure to diseases like smallpox.
potatoes came from the Americas and wheat, as well
as, animals like horses and cattle came from Afro-
Eurasia.
Effect
Inequality grew as this time because Afro-Eurasia
benefited from the Columbian exchange, while
Americans were hurt by disease and mistreatment.