*The American Yawp is an evolving, collaborative text. Please click here to improve this chapter.* I. IntroductionII. Spanish AmericaIII. Spain’s Rivals EmergeIV. English ColonizationV. JamestownVI. New EnglandVII. ConclusionVIII. Primary SourcesIX. Reference Materials I. Introduction The Columbian Exchange transformed both sides of the Atlantic, but with dramatically disparate outcomes. New diseases wiped out entire civilizations in the Americas, while newly … Continue reading 2. Colliding Cultures