Question

Identify a relevant reasoning process.
In the period from 1200 to 1450 CE, trans-Saharan trade networks influenced state formation in West Africa.
Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which the process of West African state formation was influenced by trans-Saharan trade.
Which reasoning process is required by the prompt? Explain your choice and provide your reasoning in a brief response.

Answer 1

Answer:

The prompt requires causation processing because it is asking how trade networks affect state formation. Causation describes causes and effects of historical development and the question is asking for the effect trade networks have on state formation in West Africa.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The reasoning process required by the prompt is causation. This is because the prompt is asking how trade networks affect state formation. We can see this because causation describes the causes and effects of historical development and the question is asking for the effect trade networks have on state formation in West Africa.

Explanation:

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