Using Map 15

question 50

Essay

Using Map 15.3, explain why the Portuguese played such a prominent role in the rise of African slave trade.

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Civil War

A significant internal conflict fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865 between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America, primarily over issues of slavery and state sovereignty.

Mexican People

denotes the citizens or natives of Mexico, a country in North America with a rich culture that blends indigenous and Spanish influences.

Internal Affairs

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Military Power

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