A major reason why <span>European countries were interested in West Africa and North Africa was because these offered great possibilities for trade, as well as territorial expansion and the acquisition of natural resources. </span>
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Towns began to develop along river valleys, where water was available. There were some important reasons for this. The land along the rivers is fertile. ... Rivers, lakes, and seas began to be used for transportation.
Africa's resources were depleted and given to the American Colonies, which hurts their economy up to this day. Also, South America's natural resources were depleted (ie: Aztec gold) which hurt their economy as well. There's probably many more effects but heres one
There were two capital cities in the Kingdom of Kush. During the height of Kush's dominance, Napata functioned as the capital. Around 590 BCE, the capital was relocated to the city of Meroe. Meroe was further south, offering a greater buffer from Egypt's warfare.
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In 590 BCE, the Kingdom of Kush relocated its capital to the city of Meroe for protection. Until the time of King Arkamani I, the rulers of Meroe continued to imitate Egyptian custom and dress, as well as Egyptian policy and religious practice (also known as Ergamenes, 295-275 BCE).
The united states abolished slavery by passing the 13th amendment in 1865