Which of the following was an internal factor that contributed to the fall of Ghana? A. The rise of Benin forced much of the salt trade south to the Atlantic coast.

B. The states of Ghana suffered economically when Egypt stopped buying gold.

C. The empire had never been able to achieve political and cultural unity.

D. The rise of Songhai displaced many of Ghana's elite rulers and governors.

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.