AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
How did the Columbian Exchange affect Europe?
A.American crops boosted population growth
B.European population collapsed
C.Europe abandoned agriculture
D.European diets were unaffected
Explanation
Core Concept
Maize and potatoes, calorie-dense and adaptable, fueled European population increases in the centuries after 1492.
Correct Answer
AAmerican crops boosted population growth
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