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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Columbian Exchange
Animals were one of the categories of things that were exchanged in the Columbian exchange. Most of these animals were brought over from the Old World to the New World by Columbus, and a lot of them were good sources of food.
The biggest impacts of animals being exchanged were that the New World became a much more habitable place with lots of food, and people there were able to have better means of transportation. -
Jan 1, 1493
Sheep - Old to New
Christopher Columbus also brought sheep with him to America. Sheep gave good amounts of wool which became early products of America's factories. http://public.gettysburg.edu/~tshannon/hist106web/site19/animals.htm -
Jan 1, 1493
Horses - Old to New
When horses were introduced, Native Americans were able to leave their agricultural lifestyles and used horses to ride and hunt other animals, which made them richer than they were when they were farming. Horses were also a much better means of transportation. http://public.gettysburg.edu/~tshannon/hist106web/site19/animals.htm
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Jan 1, 1493
Cattle - Old to New
On this voyage to America, Christopher Columbus brought cattle with him. People in America herded them, and used them for food. http://public.gettysburg.edu/~tshannon/hist106web/site19/animals.htm -
Jan 1, 1493
Goats - Old to New
Like most of the other animals, Columbus brought along goats to America. Goats are mainly used for their milk and meat. http://public.gettysburg.edu/~tshannon/hist106web/site19/animals.htm -
Jan 1, 1493
Chickens - Old to New
Columbus brought along chickens to America. Like a lot of the animals that were involved in the Columbian exchange, chickens were primarily used as a source of food. http://public.gettysburg.edu/~tshannon/hist106web/site19/animals.htm -
Jan 1, 1526
Turkeys - New to Old
While trading with Native Americans in America, William Strickland acquired six turkeys and brought them back to England. They were mainly used for delicious meals. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-20672110 -
Jan 1, 1532
Guinea Pigs - New to Old
Explorers brought guinea pigs back with them during voyages back to Europe. Although not a common food source, they are commonly used as household pets. http://www.livescience.com/18286-guinea-pigs-europe-arrival.html -
Jan 1, 1539
Pigs - Old to New
Hernando de Soto brought 13 pigs with him when he arrived in the Americas, and they bred very quickly. Pigs were mainly used as a food source, as Americans would use them to make bacon. Since they bred fast, they always had a good amount of food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQPA5oNpfM4