North American Influences

Question

North American Foods Exported to
Chilies South Asia
Sweet potatoes China
Corn China, Africa
Manioc Africa
Tomatoes Europe
Use the chart (image) to answer the question.

Question
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)
Responses

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

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

Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.

Answer 1

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

Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.

This statement aligns with the historical context of the Columbian Exchange, where European explorers and colonizers transported various foods, including manioc, from the Americas to Africa and other regions.