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How did controlling the gold-salt trade make Songhai the largest empire in West Africa?
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How did controlling the gold-salt trade make Songhai the largest empire in West Africa?

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It allowed for them to export gold to other countries for profit while also gaining land in West Africa
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Gold and salt were valuable, and by controlling the trade, Songhai could make prices go up or down.

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