What plant went to the old world

Maize/ Corn

Maize is another name for "Corn", it was also discovered by Christopher Columbus when he was traveling in Cuba! I remember learning about this in Social Studies.

Hope this helps! :D

first industrial revolution - the first wave of the industrial revolution lasted from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s. it industrialized the manufacture of textiles and began the move of production from homes to factories. steam power and the cotton gin played an important role in this period.