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Jan 1, 1493
chili peppers are introduced to the Old World
On Columbus second voyage, a physician brought the peppers to Spain. The were written about in 1494.
Traded from New World to Old World
Chili peppers are now -
Jan 1, 1502
cacao introduced to Europeans
As a gift to Columbus, an Aztec chief presented him with gifts that included cacao.
Traded from Old World to New World
Europeans used cacao and turned it into chocolate with sugar -
Jan 1, 1530
potatoes introduced to Europe
Due to the cold conditions potatoes could grow in, Europe was an ideal place for these crops to flourish. This was also not a "rich man's" crop meaning that farmers and the poor could grow potatoes as well.
Traded from Old World to New World
Became a main food source for many different regions. Without it, places could die of starvation. -
Jan 1, 1535
grains of Europe brought to the Old World
In hopes of having the crops flourish in the Old World where climates were more favorable, Columbus and his followers brought wheat, barley, and rye to try and get these crops to flourish.
Traded from New World to Old World
Later used to make bread -
maize is brought to Europe
Being traded with Spain, maize was traded to Europe and was then introduced to the people there.
Traded from Old World to New World
Like potatoes, maize was a staple food that overall allowed population to steadily increase. -
coffee brought to the Americas
Originally grown in Afro-Eurasia, it was taken to the Americas in order to see if it would thrive there.
Traded from New World to Old World
The coffee plant was turned into coffee beans which were then brewed into coffee that blocked the signals for our bodies to feel tired. -
sugarcane introduced to Americas
Due to it's poor growth in Europe, the crop was brought to the Americas where it was thought that it would thrive. (originally brought over to Americas in 1493)
Traded from New World to Old World
Used to sweeten many foods. Everyone was looking for a way to make their food taste better and sugar was a great ways making this crop so successful to make a profit off of. -
rice is brought the New World
Rice that was brought to the Americas was originally domesticated in Africa.
Traded from Old World to New World
