In 1–2 sentences, use one of the primary sources discussed in this lesson to create an argument about the significance of the Columbian Exchange and the transatlantic slave system to European expansion.(2 points)
The letter written by Christopher Columbus to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella highlights the importance of the Columbian Exchange in European expansion, as Columbus describes the newly discovered lands and the potential for obtaining valuable resources and establishing trade routes.
The primary source "The Journal of Christopher Columbus" illustrates the significant impact of the Columbian Exchange and the transatlantic slave system on European expansion, as Columbus describes the abundance of new resources found in the Americas and the enslavement of indigenous peoples to support the growing European empire.
