The ppl who lived on the North Africa could easily mine salt, but not gold. They craved the precious medal that would add so much to their personal splendor and prestige. These mutual needs led to the establishment of long-distance trade routes that connected very different cultures. HOPE THIS HELPS!!
They saw plessy v Ferguson as that the were "separate but equal" meaning that all races were given the same opportunities but were segregated.
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Many Americans objected to the settlement