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a surplus or drought affected the Mesopotamians because if they had a surplus of food when there was a drought they still would have lots to eat.

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Crop surplus in early civilizations allowed for the development of specialized labor, the growth of population, and the establishment of social hierarchies. It also facilitated trade and the rise of urban centers. However, it also led to competition for resources and sometimes conflicts over land.

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