Superior military ability
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
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The Songhai Empire was one of the largest empires in West Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Kingdom of Songhai became prosperous due to its control of trade routes, especially along the Niger River. Additionally, its abundant natural resources such as gold and salt contributed to its wealth. Lastly, strong leadership and a well-organized military helped maintain stability and expansion of the kingdom.
The capital of the Songhai Empire was Gao. Gao was an important city located along the banks of the Niger River, which helped facilitate trade and communication within the empire and beyond.
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France helped George Washington defeat the British at Yorktown.
The battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba helped the U.S. defeat spain.
Gold and salt
It helped create more trade and made Mali richer
APEX: Control of trade routes
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