Newpex Message: The goals for the message directed
Module 1 Discussion Board Question
Q Should we view and study the Columbian Exchange in terms of “good” and “bad”? In other words, should we ask whether the Columbian Exchange was good or bad? Why?
The Columbian exchange refers to a global exchange that has been named after Christopher Columbus. This exchange includes various good including animals, plants and even diseases. This exchange affected both the old and the new world. There were several positive and negative consequences of Columbian exchange. The two world between which the exchange happened are the old world and the new world. Asia, Europe and Africa are considered as the old world and the newly discovered America is considered as the new world.