What was the global transfer of food, plants, and animals that occurred because of the Age of Exploration and the discovery of the new world? a. middle passage
b. Rum Route
c. Columbian exchange
d. Triangular Trade

Correct answer is c. Columbian exchange

Explanation:

C is the correct answer as the term was named after Christopher Columbus who discovered new continent, thus establishing links between the New and Old World.

A is not correct as this is a term connected with slave trade.

B is not correct as it has nothing to do with this topic whatsoever.

D is not correct as this term is being used for the trade between three different regions.

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explanation:

a, c, & d are correct:

they wanted lands to settle the extra population.

they wanted new markets for english goods.

they wanted to avoid civil war.