Positive Effects Of The Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange had a positive impact on trade and commerce, but it also had some major issues. The Columbian Exchange was so important during the 1500’s because it was the first time the Eastern and Western hemispheres connected. The exchange produced a huge effect on the world. During this exchange they traded plants, animals, people, and along with these things came diseases. The diseases included small pox, influenza, and mumps. In some parts of the world 90% of the population was being wiped out by these diseases. This event was called The Great Dying. Aside from The Great Dying, in many parts of the world population was growing because of the food supply. New foods were being introduced to new parts of the world, and more food