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

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

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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.

This statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc, as part of the Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of foods and crops between the Americas and other parts of the world, including Africa.