In Africa and Eurasia from 1450 to 1750, various forms of Islam and Christianity were key factors in the expansion of empires. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which the various belief systems showed continuity or change over time during the period 1450-1750.

Musilm women confined to house but were allowed participate in business/court affairs - where as European women faced fewer restrictions in public activity. Also  While Islam continued to spread around the Indian Ocean, Muslim dominated trade in the region gave way to European control.

Explanation:

* Had been linked to Islamic world through trade.

* Period say first significant European contact.

* Euros mainly interested in aquiring slaves.

* Slave trade

*( Regional depopulation, gender imbalances )

b) the confederacy had to pay all union war expenses.