North American Influences

Question

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

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

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

This aligns with the historical context of the Columbian Exchange, where European explorers and settlers brought various crops from the Americas to other parts of the world, including Africa.