**GIVING BRAINLIEST 11 POINTS!!** Why was the Niger river important to the growth of the Mali empire?

A. It protected the Mali empire from invasion.

B. It provided fertile farm soil and trade routes.

C. It’s served as a major source of salt and ivory.

D. It allowed Mali to trade on the Atlantic Ocean.

In the 1950s, the u.s. government encouraged american jazz musicians to perform in the soviet union, which was an enemy of the u.s. at the time. of what foreign policy goal is this a good example? strengthening world economic growth improving education for the global population advancing the growth of democracy and good government increasing understanding of american values and creating a receptive international environment