what was the Columbian exchange? make the answer short

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The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, people, cultures, technology, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) following Christopher Columbus's voyages in the late 15th century. This exchange significantly impacted agriculture, economies, and societies on both sides of the Atlantic, introducing new crops and livestock while also resulting in the spread of diseases that devastated indigenous populations in the Americas.