The Beginnings of the Columbian Exchange
Words: 875 1927In 1492, Christopher Columbus embarked on his maiden voyage to the Americas, inaugurating the Columbian Exchange. His arrival in the Caribbean marked not merely a new frontier for exploration but the genesis of an extensive and perpetual interchange between the Old and New Worlds. This exchange of commodities, ideologies, and maladies would fundamentally alter the global landscape, fostering connections and repercussions that endure to the present day. Prior to Columbus's advent, the Americas had languished in isolation from the rest […]