What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange? A>Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born.
B>Africa’s population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy.
C>African society was torn apart by the slave trade, the Americas exported finished goods to Europe, and European countries invested in the American stock market.
D>West Africa began agricultural farming, the Americas were introduced to horses, and Europe started funding state banks.