The Columbian Exchange significantly bolstered European expansion by facilitating the transfer of crops and livestock that enhanced agricultural productivity and supported growing populations, while the transatlantic slave system provided a crucial labor force for plantations, driving economic growth and sustaining colonial economies. Together, these elements not only enriched European nations but also reshaped global trade and demographics, highlighting the deeply intertwined nature of agriculture and labor in the expansionist pursuits of Europe.
In 1-2 sentences, use one of the primary sources discusses in this lesson to create an argument about the significance of the Columbian exchange and the transatlantic slave system to European expansion.
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