Question

How did trade impact the development of the west African kingdoms

Answer 1

Trade impacted the development of the west African kingdoms:

• Trade affected the advancement of West African countries in the region.

• They had resources like salt and gold and West African kingdoms taxed all exchange convoys stretching their provinces.

• Trade participated in the increase of states that used trade to transport pepper, slaves, salt and ivory with other countries.

• They had their commerce with the European countries and Portuguese were one of the main suppliers and takers.

• The supplies played role in the development and helped merchants and citizens