Lesson 5.3: The Columbian Exchange

What is the Columbian Exchange?

• • As the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) interacts with the New World (North and South America), a trade system develops. 
  • We call this the Columbian Exchange. 
  • Watch this video
• Analyze this map

• Choose one of the following questions to answer below
  • What product is the most important or life changing in the Columbian Exchange? Why?
  • How would your life be different without the Columbian Exchange? Provide 1-2 examples. 
  • Do you think the world is better off because of the Columbian Exchange? Why or Why not?