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The Portuguese Empire. Interestingly, it was the first and last colonial empire, starting with the Occupation of Ceuta in 1415, right up until 1999, the handover of Macau to China, or even 2002, when East Timor was formally granted independence. That's almost 600 years of imperial rule!

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Identify two key figures of African resistance to colonial rule?

Two key figures of African resistance to colonial rule are Samori Touré and Jomo Kenyatta. Samori Touré was a military leader in West Africa who founded the Wassoulou Empire and fiercely resisted French colonial expansion during the late 19th century. Jomo Kenyatta, a prominent leader in Kenya, played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule, eventually becoming the first Prime Minister and later the President of independent Kenya. Both figures symbolize the broader fight against colonial oppression in Africa.


Country that controlled both Australia and New Zealand?

The United Kingdom administered both New Zealand and the Australian colonies. Both were part of the British Empire.


How did the beliefs held by Mohandas Gandhi and Ho Chi Minh compare?

Both believed colonial powers were exploiting the citizens of their country.


How did beliefs held by Mohandas Gandhi and ho chi minh compare?

Both believed colonial powers were exploiting the citizens of their country.


What did the colonial leaders think about the prospect of war with Britain?

Colonial leaders, being from Britain themselves, were both against and for war against the British. The British was the premier superpower nation at the time. With a superior navy and army, there was no one that had the guts to oppose the Brits. But the colonial leaders knew that unless a war was to be fought, there was no chance at secession from the British empire.

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