AP World History Modern Flashcards: Columbian Exchange

Study Columbian Exchange in AP World History Modern with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify a major effect of the Columbian Exchange on European society.

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ANSWER

Shift in dietary habits and increased food variety. New foods diversified European nutrition and cuisine.

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AP World History Modern: Transoceanic Interconnections (1450-1750)

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After 1492, European powers established colonies that exported cash crops such as sugar and tobacco. These crops were produced largely for distant markets, and their cultivation relied on coerced labor systems that expanded over time. The resulting Atlantic economy connected producers, shippers, financiers, and consumers across multiple continents. Which concept best describes this pattern of producing agricultural goods primarily for export to global markets?
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