Use the thesis statement to answer the question.

Thesis statement: The Columbian Exchange, a major step toward globalization, fundamentally changed civilizations around the world.
Which facts or details would develop the thesis statement? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
• details about the plants and animals traded between Europe, Asia, and the Americas
• statistics about the impact of European diseases on indigenous populations
• extended definitions about the Silk Road and historic trade routes
• information comparing the climates of Asia and the Americas
• firsthand accounts and quotations about the voyage across the Atlantic Ocean

1 answer

The two correct answers that would develop the thesis statement are:

  • details about the plants and animals traded between Europe, Asia, and the Americas
  • statistics about the impact of European diseases on indigenous populations

These details directly relate to the fundamental changes brought about by the Columbian Exchange and its role in the globalization process.