The discovery of the Americas and the trading of goods to and from them was one of the most significant events in history. This trade completely changed the economies of many different countries, some for the better and some for the worse. One country that was significantly impacted was Europe. Trade between Europe and the Americas was one of the most influential events between these two countries which impacted Europe more positively and the Americas more negatively. Europe took advantage of and hurt the Americans by bringing over supplies and animals, containing diseases, to build plantations and force the natives to work them. They used the natives as free labor so that they could exploit more from the country. Natives were forced to work
