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AP World History: Modern
Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
Topic 2.4
What was a significant consequence of increasing desertification along the Trans-Sahara route during late medieval period?
An increase in slave trading because fewer people could survive agriculture-based livelihoods.
More reliance on sea-trade overland because camels adapted better to desertified environments than boats did at sea
A decrease in population settlements along these routes leading to less effective trade networks.
Increased migration towards the Saharan region as people sought employment in commercial activities.
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