
1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, by Charles Mann
Context with Brad Harris
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The Complex Legacy of the Columbian Exchange
This chapter explores the significant effects of the Columbian Exchange on China and the Americas, particularly through the rise of tobacco farming in Virginia. It examines the economic implications, immigration, labor dynamics, and the role of disease in reshaping societies within the context of globalization.
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