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Arrival of Europeans

Arrival of Europeans. I. The Portuguese 1. Interest in Africa a. Costal resting stops for sea route to India b. Spread Christianity. 2. The Portuguese -Discovery of Gold in Africa. a. Build forts / towns along the coast b. Build relations with native Africans

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Arrival of Europeans

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  1. Arrival of Europeans I. The Portuguese 1. Interest in Africa a. Costal resting stops for sea route to India b. Spread Christianity

  2. 2. The Portuguese-Discovery of Gold in Africa a. Build forts / towns along the coast b. Build relations with native Africans -spread Christianity -expand trade to South Africa c. 1498 Vasco de Gama -“Cape of Good Hope” d. Christopher de Gama -spread Portuguese culture to Ethiopia -government, religion, etc…

  3. II. The Dutch and French 1. Compete for control of Africa a. By 1640 Dutch control W. Africa -Capetown @ “Good hope” -“Afrikaners” Dutch who settle in Africa b. By 1700, Dutch, French and Portuguese control Africa’s entire coast

  4. 2. Why didn’t Europeans conquer Africa’s interior? a. Disease b. Violent Natives c. No $ to be made

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