What was the Columbian exchange, and what were its consequences for both the peoples of the Americas and those from the Old World?
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Answer: The Columbian exchange was a transatlantic trade of goods, people, and ideas. Consequences of the trade for the Americas was that Old World people brought over many diseases, like smallpox and measles that killed many Native Americans. In contrast, New World people brought over diseases like syphilis to the Old World from sexual relations with New World women.
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A. the explanation of all natural and human phenomena in scientific terms B. the creation of a new science called sociology C. the inner workings of authority and obedience D. the three stages of history E. Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
Which of the following colonies was attacked by Metacom and his followers?
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What mid-1930's group grew out of the AFL?
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