Identify the question. 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.
Consider the above prompt. What limitations does the prompt place on the writer, and what choices can the writer make?

The question limits what the writer can include about trans-Saharan trade networks to only state formations and limits the networks to only trade networks. It also limits the location of networks to trans-Saharan and limits state formation to West Africa. The writer can choose different trade networks and can pick one or many West African states.

Explanation:

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