East Africa being Egypt, I'm pretty sure and it depends on what time period but the silk Road went right through east Africa so trade was probably really quick thanks to the silk road and the connection between the middle east and Africa...
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The correct option is BRITAIN DID NOT WANT TRADE WITH COLONIES TO ENRICH ITS COMPETITORS.
Mercantilism is a form of economy policy which was designed to maximize the trade status of Britain and ultimately to increase the wealth of the nation. The policy encourage exporting of goods but discourages importing. Also, the policy forbid the colonies from trading with other nations.
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I believe it was Lord William Bentinck
