Which of the following was a major impact of the African Diaspora on the culture of the Americas?
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Correct answer: The introduction of agricultural techniques and crops like rice and okra
Enslaved Africans brought significant botanical and agricultural knowledge to the Americas. In regions like South Carolina, African expertise in tidal irrigation was essential for the success of the rice economy.
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