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Animal and plant species were traded between the Old and New Worlds (Sanoff 1). Cattle, pigs, and sugar moved into this new western hemisphere creating a new diet for the Indians while the exchange of tomatoes, corn, cocoa, and potatoes found its way into Europe (Auchincloss 9). The introduction of horses and the use of the wheel into the New World changed the daily way of life for the Indians (Auchincloss 9) and allowed the Europeans to continue to live their life as it had been in Europe. Sokolov says that the “exchange of foods is only one aspect of the total transformation of human culture that Columbus’ landfall in the Caribbean set into motion (1).
Columbus bashers are quick to judge on the negative character of the man who began the great Age of Discovery. But these people are just looking for facts to scar the character of this man (Royal 3). Historians sometimes do not look at the effects that Columbus’ discovery has given to us today. Environmentalists may argue that with the introduction of animals came the destruction of the countryside and its many natural plants. They could also argue that he brought along diseases in which the natives had no immunity against. What people do not take into consideration is that because of Columbus’ discovery, other individuals were able to produce vaccinations against these diseases and today small pox and measles no longer pose a threat (Sokolov 1).
Columbus bashers are quick to judge on the negative character of the man who began the great Age of Discovery. But these people are just looking for facts to scar the character of this man (Royal 3). Historians sometimes do not look at the effects that Columbus’ discovery has given to us today. Environmentalists may argue that with the introduction of animals came the destruction of the countryside and its many natural plants. They could also argue that he brought along diseases in which the natives had no immunity against. What people do not take into consideration is that because of Columbus’ discovery, other individuals were able to produce vaccinations against these diseases and today small pox and measles no longer pose a threat (Sokolov 1).
