In 1-2 sentences, analyze the effects of migration on both the place of origin and destination during to Columbian exchange.

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During the Columbian Exchange, migration facilitated the transfer of not only people but also crops, animals, and ideas, significantly enriching the agricultural diversity and economies of both the New and Old Worlds. However, the place of origin often faced population declines, social upheaval, and the loss of skilled labor, while the destination experienced demographic shifts, cultural transformations, and, in many cases, exploitation of indigenous populations.