In 1 sentence, use one of the primary sources discussed in this lesson to create an argument about the significance of the Columbian exchange and the transatlantic slave system to european expansion.

Answer 1

The writings of Bartolomé de las Casas highlight how the Columbian Exchange not only facilitated the transfer of crops and livestock that fueled European economies but also underscored the moral implications of exploiting enslaved Africans, illustrating the intertwined significance of both phenomena in driving European expansion in the New World.