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How Did Christianity And Islam Influence Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub- Saharan Africa entered the new world economy and was successful due to the the increase slave trade. Western and Americas had a high demand of slaves due to plantations. Christianity and Islam spread in Africa. New culture began to spread throughout Africa because of trade. But Islam continue to be a huge influence on Sub- saharan Africa.

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