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The Columbian Exchange- World's Fair

By Katie.chase
  • Columbus discovers America
    Oct 13, 1492

    Columbus discovers America

    Columbus's discovery of America leads to the Columbian Exchange, which allows for the mixing of and expansion of cultures between the Old World and the New World.
  • The Enlightenment
    Jan 1, 1500

    The Enlightenment

    Encouraged by spread of goods from Columbian Exchange, Europe undergoes a period of "rebirth", using critical thinking and reason to implement new ideas.
  • First African Slaves Brought to the Americas
    Jan 1, 1501

    First African Slaves Brought to the Americas

    African slaves brought to the Americas by Europeans to grow sugar, a popular crop from the Columbian Exchange.
  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    France and England fight over their colonial territories. England wins, causing the English culture to prevail over the area.
  • Spinning Frame Invented

    Spinning Frame Invented

    Allows mass quantities of thread and fabric to be produced from cotton, a popular plant from the Columbian Exchange.
  • American Revolution

    American Revolution

    America forms separate country country from England, creating own, unique culture.
  • First Worlds Fair

    First Worlds Fair

    Shares ideas and concepts that had been incorporated from The Columbian Exchange in different ways around world.