I think that in/ during a way you are there for one purpose. And, that's to defend your country. So.. No matter the outcome. You kinda did ask for that outcome. Nobody forced you to go to war. You trained your army for that day.
Took care of the animals and became quite skilled as a seamstress
The Songhai Empire controlled the production and supply of Salt. This was a very important commodity which was known as white gold at the time.
At its peak the Songhai Empire was the largest and richest Empire in Africa and one of the most powerful in all of the Muslim world.
The cities of Timbuktu and Djenné became importing trading centers and remained one of the most important cities in Africa until the empire's demise.
Apart from salt, the empire grew rich due to its control over vast supplies of Gold, slaves, kola nuts, leather, and dates.
Eventually, the huge riches of the Empire attracted attention from other leaders of the region. In the last 20 years, the kings of Songhai were in constant feud with multinational armies which took a political and economic toll on the Empire.
The main goal of the union blockade is to stop starting wars but it never was able to stop wars. many people died on the streets because they were in the middle of the fight.
It’s false it’s to take away something