Columbus and Global Trade in 1472
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 60 min· Standard
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze Christopher Columbus's voyages in the context of 15th-century global trade networks.
Warm-Up Video
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The Columbian Exchange
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of plants, animals, microbes, and people across the Atlantic in both directions.
- 2
New World crops like potatoes and corn were calorically dense and led to a population increase in Europe and Africa.
- 3
Old World diseases like smallpox, measles, and whooping cough decimated the Native American population, leading to a demographic catastrophe where an estimated 90% of the population died within 100 years.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two specific examples of goods or resources that were transferred from the Old World to the New World as part of the Columbian Exchange, and explain their impact.”
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