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Atlantic World/ Columbian Exchange SAQ Test

Group 1

Between 1450–1750, the movement of people, plants, animals, and diseases between Africa, Europe, and the Americas led to major changes across the Atlantic region (Europe or Americas). Historians call these early exchanges the Columbian Exchange.

Question 1a

Short answer

Identify ONE example of a plant, animal, or disease that moved across the Atlantic region during this period.

Question 1b

Short answer

Explain ONE demographic change (demographic = population) in the Atlantic region caused by movements of people, plants, animals, or diseases.

Question 1c

Short answer

Explain ONE religious change in the Atlantic region (Europe or Americas) during the early modern period.

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