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The Columbian Exchange

Time: 60 mins,
Updated: October 25 2023,
Author: Ed Scahill
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Standards

National Standards in Economics

State Standards

Concepts

Economic Development, Goods and Services, Specialization, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

Introduction

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Task List

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Process

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Conclusion

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Assessment Activity

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Extension Activity

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Subjects:
Economics,Social Studies

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