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ERIC Number: EJ453726
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-4675
Columbus and Ecological Imperialism.
Crosby, Alfred W.
Social Studies Texan, v7 n4 p64-70 Win 1992
Observes that Native Americans have been replaced almost entirely in North America by the descendants of European immigrants. Discusses the differing ecological histories of Europe and the Americas. Identifies some of the plants, animals, and pathogens that were exchanged between Europe and the Americas as a result of Columbus' and other Europeans' voyages. (SG)
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Cultural Influences, Culture Conflict, Culture Contact, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Imperialism, World History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Columbus (Christopher)