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Lesson 13 of 84 ยท Colonial History

The Printing Press in the Colonies

The Columbian Exchange transferred plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Americas and Europe after 1492. Potatoes went to Europe; horses and wheat came to the Americas.

Key Facts

1

Historians use evidence to support claims.

2

Timelines show events in order.

3

Cause and effect explain why things happen.

Timeline

1929

The Great Depression begins

1941

The U.S. enters World War II

1945

World War II ends

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Why do we study history?