Question
Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?
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Responses
Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa
Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans
Answers
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The statement that best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc is:
**Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.**
Manioc, also known as cassava, is native to South America and was brought to Africa through the Columbian Exchange after European exploration and colonization.
**Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.**
Manioc, also known as cassava, is native to South America and was brought to Africa through the Columbian Exchange after European exploration and colonization.