How do you predict these trade routes might have changed in the next 50 years? Provide reasons for your thinking.

How do you predict these trade routes might have changed in the next 50 years? Provide reasons for your thinking.

This map illustrates the sources of obsidian and the routes taken to trade the valuable commodity in both North and South America.

To complete your discussion assignment, please do the following:

• Write two paragraphs that answer the following:
• Why do you think there were more trade routes across North America than South America?
• How would you describe the relationship between trade routes and the following:
  • The populations in the different regions
  • The livelihoods of the native tribes
  • The climates
  • Any other characteristic of the region you deem relevant to support your thinking
• How do you predict these trade routes might have changed in the next 50 years? Provide reasons for your thinking.