IM GIVING 70pts HELP FAST PLEASEIn what ways did cities or groups use the Silk Road to improve wealth or power? Write about three or four cities that were affected by the Silk Road and how they prospered or declined as a result of trade along the route. Use a minimum of three reliable sources, and cite your work using APA format. Click here to view an APA style guide.

The Silk Road earned its name from Chinese silk, a highly valued commodity that merchants transported along these trade networks.  Advances in technology and increased political stability caused an increase in trade.  The opening of more trade routes caused travelers to exchange many things: animals, spices, ideas, and diseases.

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