How did the availability of metal deposits and the growth of metal work affect the development of the civilizations

The availability of metal deposits and the growth affect the development of the civilizations in the following ways:

metal workers made tools and weapons from copper and later on from bronze ( bronze is made from a mixture of metals copper,tin and zinc ) bronze tools and weapons were stronger than copper ones workers sold bronze tools which helped other groups win battles.

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