Trans-Saharan trade routes were primarily land based; the silk road was both land and sea based. ( APEX)
Having a soft belly means to be lazy. Around the third century, this is precisely what Rome was, <em>lazy</em>, this ultimately led to their downfall.
<em>Thank me later :)</em>
<em>(or just give brainliest)</em>
Answer: To escape religious persecution in England and Middle colonies because of fertile soil .
Explanation: English colonies popped up along the eastern seaboard for a variety of reasons. The New England colonies were founded to escape religious persecution in England. The Middle colonies were also called the “Breadbasket colonies” because of their fertile soil, ideal for farming.
