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Columbian Exchange as Start of Globalization
- The Columbian Exchange marks a pivotal start of true globalization with goods and culture exchanged globally.
- It was not just Columbus but many explorers that contributed to this monumental exchange affecting multiple continents.
Animals in Pre-Columbian Americas
- Before Europeans arrived, the Americas had mostly small domestic animals like dogs and guinea pigs.
- Large beasts of burden like cows and horses were absent and agriculture was done with human labor and digging sticks.
European Animals Transform Americas
- Europeans introduced cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, and donkeys to the Americas soon after arrival.
- These animals rapidly multiplied and dramatically transformed indigenous landscapes and economies.