a. “Trans-Saharan trade networks had a minimal effect on the formation of new states in West Africa between 1200 and 1450 CE. By 1200, and before large-scale trade occurred across the Sahara, many states had already formed in the region. In addition, complex societies caused an increased need for trade and led to the development of trade networks in West Africa.” b. “The trans-Saharan trade networks influenced the ways new states formed in West Africa. The trade networks began as early as 400 CE. As trade networks expanded across the Sahara, traders shared important goods such as salt, gold, and copper. The trade networks involved well-known cities in West Africa, such as Timbuktu.” Consider the two thesis options. Which would not be an acceptable thesis for the prompt? Explain the reasoning behind your selection. (5 points)

The police of a resort town discovered that a well-known cat burglar was currently living in town under an assumed name. to try to catch her in the act of burglary, an undercover officer approached the burglar with a plan for a burglary. the undercover officer told the burglar that he knew who she was and that he had a plan to steal jewels from someone staying in one of the town's resorts. the burglar initially refused the offer; however, after lengthy cajoling, she finally agreed to the plan. as the time for the burglary drew near, the burglar had second thoughts. three hours before the theft was scheduled to take place, the burglar called the police and told them of the plan. she told them that she was not going to show up, but that her cohort (the undercover officer) would be there, and told them how to recognize the undercover officer. is the burglar guilty of conspiracy at common law?