Either, Meroe became very involved in nation trade, or, traders from other lands traveled the Nile to exhchange goods.
First looking at it, I see the word "Migrants". Everyone who came to America from Europe was a migrant and they all settled onto having freedom. That's what lady liberty (the statue) represents.
Answer: Represents all the migrants holding onto their freedom.
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There are many reasons why such things can happen. In this case its most likely because of movement in the plot or conflict. I would need more context to answer more thoroughly though.
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In addition, it is probably the second quote which describes their relationship better since it is used further in the story.
If I had more plot context I could answer better, but hope this helps!