Question

which of the following was one of the ways the columbian exchange impacted europe?
a. europeans became less reliant on horses as a means of transportation.
b. new crops such as potatoes became an important part of european diets.
c. it became fashionable to drink coffee throughout europe.
d. diseases such as smallpox were completely eliminated.

Explanation:

The Columbian Exchange brought new crops from the Americas to Europe, and potatoes became a staple in European diets. Horses remained important for transportation. Coffee - drinking was not a direct result of the Columbian Exchange in the way described. Smallpox was not eliminated but rather spread in some cases due to the exchange.

Answer:

B. New crops such as potatoes became an important part of European diets.