What was the Columbian Exchange?

I have a essay due monday. please explain in little english words like cuz i dont understand wikipedia.

AND: if you could answer this>>>>>>Why do Historians call it Columbian Exchage. Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!

staisil2012-11-28T18:45:00Z

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Explanation below.

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Columbian_Exchange.aspx

Erika2016-11-03T03:19:07Z

The columbian replace began the prompt Christopher Columbus sat foot in u . s . a . of america, the replace coated each and every thing, sickness, options, animals, flowers, recognize-how, as a count number of reality it really is nonetheless taking position well-known

Anonymous2012-11-24T20:08:45Z

It was the exchange of goods, ideas, animals, and diseases between Europe and the New World.

They call it that because it was started after Columbus discovered the Indies.

Anonymous2012-11-24T19:50:55Z

It was when they traded food, cattle, and things of that nature. And to your second question I believe they called it that because they were columbian

XO2012-11-24T19:46:19Z

The trade of goods, people, and diseases between Europe, the Americas, and Africa.