Land in the West was much cheaper than in the East
<h3><u>Trade impacted the development of the west African kingdoms:</u></h3>
- Trade affected the advancement of West African countries in the region.
- They had resources like salt and gold and West African kingdoms taxed all exchange convoys stretching their provinces.
- Trade participated in the increase of states that used trade to transport pepper, slaves, salt and ivory with other countries.
- They had their commerce with the European countries and Portuguese were one of the main suppliers and takers.
- The supplies played role in the development and helped merchants and citizens
