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Domestic policy issues affect areas within U.S. borders, while foreign policy issues affect areas outside U.S. borders. is the answer
Explanation:
It is the crossroads of three continents Europe, Africa and Asia
IT IS D THE LONE STAR REPUBLIC!
The main items traded were gold and salt. The gold mines of West Africa provided great wealth to West African Empires such as Ghana and Mali. Other items that were commonly traded included ivory, kola nuts, cloth, slaves, metal goods, and beads.