West Africa Today Flashcards
1
Q
empire summary
A
- profited from gold/salt trade
- introduction of guns
- focus changed slave trade
2
Q
slave trade
A
- part of gold/salt trade
- made more money
- Portugal used established routes
- declined after 1820
3
Q
climate
A
- more precipitation than N Africa
- borders the Sahara desert
4
Q
politics today
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- majority under republic governments
- democracy = NO
- changes in leadership = instability
- military groups