If I remember right, it was estimated to be just over a year.
Answer:
Materials and markets.
Explanation:
Colonies in the later 19th century began to spread as there was a need for raw materials for the industries in Europe. To keep industries operating, there was a need for materials to produce products and to give industries work to workers. Colonialism also introduced markets to sell their manufacturing products. Colonies were depending on supplies from Europe.
"Citizens in communist countries rebelled against their governments." is why the USSR broke up.
Answer:
The non wealthy people got employment opportunities
Explanation:
The trade along the silk road led to increased growth in development that improved the social infrastructure i.e. good roads. This impacted non wealthy people positively because they got job opportunities that boosted their livelihoods.