Name: __________________________ Class: _____

S-O-S Summary
8.1.04 Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the cultures of American Indians,
Europeans, and Africans.
1a. Given this

Statement. The Columbian Exchange was a success in the New World.

1b. What does this mean? ____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Whats your
3.

Opinion?

Circle one:

I agree

I disagree

Support your opinion with evidence (facts, reasons, examples, etc.)

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________ Class: _____

S-O-S Summary
8.1.04 Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the cultures of American Indians,
Europeans, and Africans.
1a. Given this

Statement. The Columbian Exchange was a success in the New World.

1b. What does this mean? ____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Whats your
3.

Opinion?

Circle one:

I agree

I disagree

Support your opinion with evidence (facts, reasons, examples, etc.)

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

S-O-S Summary KEY

8.1.04 Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the cultures of American
Indians, Europeans, and Africans.
1a. Given this

Statement. The Columbian Exchange was a success in the New World.

1b. What does this mean? The Columbian Exchange was a positive experience in
the New World.
2. Whats your
3.

Opinion?

Circle one:

I agree

I disagree

Support your opinion with evidence (facts, reasons, examples, etc.)

Native Americans taught colonists how to farm and successful farming

techniques.

The New World became more diverse with varying cultures, traditions, and ways
of living.

Trading with other countries allowed these countries to have a variety of

different supplies and helped economies grow.

S-O-S Summary KEY

8.1.04 Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the cultures of American
Indians, Europeans, and Africans.
1a. Given this

Statement. The Columbian Exchange was a success in the New World.

1b. What does this mean? The Columbian Exchange was a positive experience in
the New World.
2. Whats your
3.

Opinion?

Circle one:

I agree

I disagree

Support your opinion with evidence (facts, reasons, examples, etc.)

The African slave trade resulted in deaths, broken families, racism, and
immense pain.

Native Americans did not have immunity to the diseases ex. small pox, plague,
etc. brought by the Europeans. Thousands died.

Exotic species of plants and animals took over natural species because there
were no natural predators.