Who started the Columbian Exchange?
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Who started the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange:
The Columbian Exchange largely took place between the 16th and 18th centuries and refers to the trade and migrations that occurred between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during this time. This was the beginning of the global economy of today.
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The Columbian Exchange, Global Trade & Mercantilism
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Chapter 1 / Lesson 15The new global trade routes, established after the Americas were opened up to exploration, drastically changed the global economy. Learn about the Columbian exchange, the new global trade, and merchantilism, and examine their effects on global economics.
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