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IN THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE
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Pumpkin was exported from North America to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Was Pumpkin Worth the Trade?
Europe, Africa, and Asia Continued.....
Pumpkin was definitely worth the trade. It had much more positive effects than negative. It helped the health of both animals and people. The whole pumpkin could be consumed, so none was wasted. If only the inside was consumed than the outside could be recycled. Pumpkin could be prepared many different ways and it could also be preserved. It was also very inexpensive, so the poor were able to afford it. Not only did pumpkin have a positive effect on the importers, it also had these same positive effects on the North Americans as well.
Pumpkin was a very beneficial crop because the poor were able to afford it and the rich used it to feed their animals. Also the poor received nutrients from the pumpkins that they didn't from other foods.
Europe, Africa, and Asia
Pumpkins were crucial during the winter months for survival. As time went on more and more of the pumpkin was consumed. Pretty soon the whole pumpkin could be consumed. They would bake them or roast them or boil them. The pumpkins were cut into strips and dried which preserved them.
Sometimes the pumpkins outer layer would be tried so it could be turned into a bowl or bucket for water.
Pumpkins originated in North America. It was first brought to Europe through the Columbian exchange. It soon became known as a "poor mans crop."
Pumpkins soon were used to make pies and beer. This increased the demand for pumpkins in North America.
The pumpkins were fed to animals which made them healthier. Pumpkin was also used as a fertilizer. This helped crops grow bigger and healthier.
Source:
- Theobald, Mary M. "History.org: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Official History and Citizenship Website." Some Pumpkins! : The Colonial Williamsburg Official History & Citizenship Site. "COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG" JOURNAL, 2009. Web. 25 Mar. 2015. <http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/autumn09/pumpkins.cfm>.
PUMPKIN IN THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE
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