Which of the following was a major impact of the 'Columbian Exchange' on Europe?
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Correct answer: The introduction of high-calorie crops like potatoes and corn, leading to population growth
The exchange of plants and animals transformed global diets. New World crops provided more nutrition per acre than European grains, fueling a population boom that helped sustain the next few centuries of colonization and industrialization.
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