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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Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.

Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.

Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets.
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

The statement that best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc is:

Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.

This reflects the historical context of the Columbian Exchange, where the movement of crops and foods occurred between the Americas and other parts of the world, including Africa.