Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc? (1 point)

Question

Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.
Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets.
Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.

Answer 1

Based on the given information and the knowledge of the Columbian Exchange, the statement "Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America" seems to best explain why people in West Africa eat manioc.