Renaissance, Reformation, and Expansion — Test

Question 18 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY

What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange?

Answer

Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born.

Africa’s population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy.

African society was torn apart by the slave trade, the Americas exported finished goods to Europe, and European countries invested in the American stock market.

West Africa began agricultural farming, the Americas were introduced to horses, and Europe started funding state banks.

Explanation

The Columbian Exchange moved people, plants, animals, and goods between the continents. In Africa, the slave trade caused immense loss of life and population decline; in the Americas, European crops and animals spread; and the flow of American silver and other wealth helped expand European economies. Choice C best matches these effects.

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