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Lesson 73 of 84 · Westward Expansion
Cowboys and Cattle Drives
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean. Merchants carried silk, spices, and ideas across thousands of miles, linking diverse civilizations.
Key Facts
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Historians use evidence to support claims.
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Timelines show events in order.
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Cause and effect explain why things happen.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we study history?