The “Columbian Exchange” in the 15th century

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 17 August 2022
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An infographic illustrating the exchange of diseases, animals, plants, populations, and technology between the Americas, Africa, and Eurasia in the wake of Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage across the Atlantic, known as the "Columbian Exchange" (from Alfred W. Crosby's 1972 book with the same name.)

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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APA Style

Netchev, S. (2022, August 17). The “Columbian Exchange” in the 15th century. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15707/the-columbian-exchange-in-the-15th-century/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The “Columbian Exchange” in the 15th century." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 17, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15707/the-columbian-exchange-in-the-15th-century/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The “Columbian Exchange” in the 15th century." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Aug 2022. Web. 25 Dec 2024.

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