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  In AD 300, a small groups of people along the niger river began to band together, and form the Ghana.
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  The people of Ghana grew stronger everyday. since they grew stronger, they controled most trade. They mostly traded salt, and gold.
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  At this time, Ghana was starting to decline. there were three reasons for this. first, invastion was an issue. next, overgrazing help the Almoravids take over . Finaly, internal Rebellion took down Ghana totaly. That was the end of Ghana
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  By 800, Ghana had firm control of all trade routes. There armys kept there trade routes safe. Part of Ghanas wealth went to its powerful armies.