How did nations use use spices to gain power?

so... spice it would be a barter or trade thing I hope you get that much, and when countrys tarde  for other raw resorces or money it helps them rise to power. I hope this helps

the two things that develop a strong social foundation are: a. separation of church and states e. education received attention separation of church and states separate the illogical  argument that came from religious beliefs to a fact based belief. while education will make us remember the past to avoid the repeat of our mistakes.

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