How did lineage groups affect hierarchical structures within African societies?

Kinship groups formed the government of many African societies. In kinship groups, decisions were often made by a council of the eldest members. Members of a kinship group felt strong loyalty to each other. It led to a diverse West African economy.

Explanation:

Explanation:

Kinship groups formed the government of many African societies. In kinship groups, decisions were often made by a council of the eldest members. Members of a kinship group felt strong loyalty to each other. It led to a diverse West African economy

the passage of a strict fugitive slave law