What Impact Did the Arrival of Corn Have in West

question 43

Multiple Choice

What impact did the arrival of corn have in West Africa beginning in the sixteenth century?

• A) Corn contributed the caloric energy needed to transform rain forest into arable land.
• B) Though corn was easier to cultivate than previous crops, it diminished Africans' health outcomes.
• C) Corn supported numerous small-scale producers at the expense of larger states.
• D) Corn was an unappealing crop in West Africa and never replaced local staples.

---

Definitions:

Socialist Party

A political organization advocating for the implementation of socialism, which emphasizes public or collective ownership and the equitable distribution of resources.

Industrial Workers Of The World

An international labor union founded in 1905, known for its radical approach to workers' rights and its goal of organizing all workers into one union.

Workers' Revolution

A movement aimed at overthrowing capitalist systems and establishing worker control over production and governance.

Free Speech

The right to express one's opinions publicly without governmental interference or censorship.