Which of the Following Statements Describes the Significance of the Arrival

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the significance of the arrival of New World crops,including maize and potatoes,in Europe and Asia after the 1500s?

• A) American crops increased agricultural yield and population growth in the Old World.
• B) Food crops from the Western Hemisphere brought devastating blights to Europe and Asia.
• C) New World foods reduced Europeans' and Asians' dependence on agricultural livestock.
• D) American foods had little influence on the dietary habits and nutrition of Asians and Europeans.

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