Why was there continuous political instability in west africa between 1500 and 1700

European traders disrupted West Africa through the African Slave Trade. By enslaving Africans, they disrupted not only the West African population, but they often traded the slaves for European goods. These goods made the kings powerful, widening the gap between those in power and the poor.

traders provided a regular supply of guns to tribal leaders.

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”

the answer is a. hope this