Spanish and portuguese traders reached west africa and partnered with some african groups to exploit local resources and recruit slave labor for the americas.

male citizens in athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. however, democracy was not open to everyone. citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. slaves and foreigners living in athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.

she held meetings in her home during which women discussed scripture.

it is in memorial of the independence day