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AP World History: Modern
Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
Topic 2.1
What allowed for maritime routes to become more heavily utilized than overland ones like the Silk Road during later centuries?
Magical discoveries that made sea travel instantaneous.
Development of larger, faster ships with greater cargo capacities.
A shift in fashion trends away from silk towards cotton and wool.
Complete closure and abandonment of overland routes due to political instability.
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AP World History: Modern - 2.1 The Silk Roads
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