Question

What was a negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange for indigenous populations?
a.
Introduction of horses
b.
Access to new technologies
c.
Diseases that caused mass deaths
d.
Improved dietWhat was a negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange for indigenous populations?
a.
Introduction of horses
b.
Access to new technologies
c.
Diseases that caused mass deaths
d.
Improved diet

Answer 1

c. Diseases that caused mass deaths

A negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange for indigenous populations was the introduction of diseases brought by European colonizers, which led to significant population declines and mass deaths among indigenous peoples.