Why was long-distance trade in exotic goods such an important phenomenon in north america, europe, and africa? (ap history question) will give

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This was such an important phenomenon because at the time furs and skins were really expensive. Easily 8,000 for just a zebras hide, if not more. Africa was one of the biggest places to poach. Poaching is when an animal is killed illegally.

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