What is the Columbian exchange and its impact on the world?

The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World (Europe, Asia, and Africa) following Christopher Columbus's voyages in the late 15th century. Its impact was profound, leading to significant agricultural and dietary shifts, population growth, and economic changes in both the New and Old Worlds. However, it also resulted in devastating consequences, such as the spread of diseases that decimated Indigenous populations and altered ecosystems. Overall, the Columbian Exchange reshaped global history by facilitating cultural exchanges and interconnections.