Early impact of Mesoamerican goods in Iberian society

The early impact of Mesoamerican goods on Iberian society had a profound effect on European societies, particularly in Spain and Portugal. The introduction of American crops was instrumental in alleviating the famine and hunger common in the Iberian Peninsula during the 16th century.

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