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Describe what is meant by the biological and ecological interchange known as the "Columbian Exchange." Explain this in 3 paragraphs

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The Columbian Exchange was the wide array of diseases, plants, animals, and culture that was transferred as a result of European exploration from European countries to Asia, Africa, and Native Americans. The exchange resulted in many issues such as the decimation of almost 85-90% of Native Americans as diseases such as measles and small pox killed tens of millions of ...

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