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Jan 1, 1492
Turkeys
Turkeys were animals that were brought to the old world. They were used for their meat and feathers as well as were very valuable as a food source.
(https://www.sutori.com/story/animals-in-the-columbian-exchange-3b22) -
Jan 1, 1492
Dogs
Although there had already been dogs in the Old World, new breeds domesticated for hunting and so on were brought back.
(https://www.sutori.com/story/animals-in-the-columbian-exchange-3b22) -
Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Beginning of the Columbian Exchange
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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
End of the Columbian Exchange
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Jan 1, 1493
Sheep
Sheep cam to the New world with Columbus. Their wool was used to make clothing although it was hard for them to be bred because there were so many predators.
(https://www.sutori.com/story/animals-in-the-columbian-exchange-3b22) -
Jan 1, 1500
Cattle
Cattle were used for milk and meats. They had a big food supply since there were plenty of uneaten long grass fields.
(https://www.sutori.com/story/animals-in-the-columbian-exchange-3b22) -
Jan 1, 1520
Horses
Horses changed the way people traveled because they could carry heavy loads and pull carts.
(https://www.sutori.com/story/animals-in-the-columbian-exchange-3b22) -
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Camels
Camels never became popular. They were mostly just eaten by slaves who escaped and became extinct by 1615.
(https://sites.google.com/a/staff.craven.k12.nc.us/woodsnchistory/webquests/columbian-exchange/old-world-and-new-world-plants-and-animals) -
Llamas
Llamas were brought back to Europe when returning from the voyage to the New World. They had been domesticated by Americans.