With reference to 4 polities (states), discuss the factors that aided
the process of state formation in Africa before 1800 AD.  I have to
write a 5 page paper on it.  The 4 states can be chosen from here:
Egypt, Ashanti, Igbo, Yorubo, and Bamana. I pretty much could use web
sites or references.  If you have any added information, I would
appreciate that too. thanks

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Clarification of Question by blinksnfld-ga on 19 Oct 2003 02:55 PDT

just because i need this answer immediately, i would like to tell
anyone answering it that i will close the question if it is not worked
on by sunday at 5.  thanks.