1. The Columbian Exchange
The Age of Exploration: 15th Century- 17th Century

2. Take out your target sheet
Be prepared to draw and work!

3. What was the Columbian Exchange?
The Exchanging of Flora, Fauna, and Pathogens between the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere) and the New World (Western Hemisphere) during the Age of Exploration.
Write the definition above target question 4.
Flora
Pathogens
Fauna

4. Columbian Exchange Overview
Occurred throughout the Age of Exploration (15th-17th Centuries)
Initiated by Christopher Columbus
Intentional Exchange Occurred
People from both worlds purposefully traded items
Unintentional Exchange Occurred
Certain plants (Primarily Weeds) spread
Pathogens (Disease) spread

5. Impact of Columbian Exchange
Change in Lifestyle
New religions and cultures adopted
Change in Population
Population increase in the Old World
As a result of good food sources
Population decrease in the New World
As a result of new pathogens
Change in Economic and Agricultural Focus
Many nations implemented new staple and cash crops
Certain livestock became essential to their livelihood

6. Map of the World During the Age of Exploration
New World
Old World
Map of the World During the Age of Exploration
Choose the world that you think your Columbian Exchange item originally came from?

7. The Columbian Exchange….
New World
Old World

8. Draw on your target sheet….

9. Research one flora, fauna, or pathogen and participate in a Columbian Exchange
You will do research on that item, create a poster showing its significance, and bring in a related item on Friday to sell at a Silent Auction
All proceeds go to the Native American College Fund

10. Was the Columbian Exchange more of a Positive or Negative Event in World History?
Positives
Negatives - -