Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction
Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781118451564
Author: Paul Robbins, John Hintz, Sarah A. Moore
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Chapter 16, Problem 1QR
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The reasons for the arrival of the potato in Europe through the “ Columbian exchange”.

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Answer to Problem 1QR

Columbian exchange refers to the exchange of commodities between Europe and Americans. American potatoes came into existence in Europe after failing of other crop and it enabled governments to feed their citizens.

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When Europeans came to the America they exchanged the commodities. The Irish lumper potato was dominant at that time and it has virtually disappeared. After the exchange of American commodities such as potatoes, it became an important crop as other crops were failing to grow in the Europe; therefore it is called a Columbian exchange.

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