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South Africa, more specifically Cape Town was considered very valuable because it was a stopping station on the way to India. People would barter for fresh food and livestock. This is why the Dutch and British fought to gain control over Cape Town. (hence the prevalence of both Afrikaans and English in South Africa) As gold and other valuable minerals were found further North, near Johannesburg, colonizers became more interested in the rest of, what is now, South Africa.
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Why was Canada an important country to the British empire?
It wasn't
What empire controlled North Africa in the 1800's?
The british empire
In which country the British replaced the Mughal Empire?
The British replaced the Mughal Empire in India.
What country was in the British Empire between 1750 to 1900?
India,new Zealand,Egypt, south africa, Canada,Australia and many more.
Why was the gold coast important to the British Empire?
The Gold Coast, now known as Ghana, was important to the British Empire primarily due to its rich resources, particularly gold, cocoa, and palm oil, which were crucial for trade and economic gain. Its strategic coastal location facilitated access to the interior of West Africa, enhancing British trade routes and military presence. Additionally, the Gold Coast served as a key staging point for British colonial expansion in West Africa, contributing to the empire's overall influence and control in the region.
What are facts about Africa in the British Empire?
they were poor and weren't important
Why was Canada an important country to the British empire?
It wasn't
Was Bermuda an important country to the British Empire?
yes
Why was Malta an important country to the British empire?
It was so important because it just WAS!
Why was Egypt an important country to the british empire?
because they had Suez Canal
What countries in Africa had important resources for the war effort in World War 2?
South Africa, Rhodesia,and the rest of the empire country's supplied troops and materials to the allies during ww2. (south Africa then encompassed several other African nations. The British empire ruled most of the bottom 1/3 of Africa at that time .)
Was Africa in the british empire?
Some of it.
What empire controlled North Africa in the 1800's?
The british empire
Which empire thrived on the gold trade in southern Africa?
British Empire
Which empire thrived on gold trade in southern Africa?
British Empire
Why Jamaica was an important country to the British empire?
the royal navy used it as a port to resupply there ships
What did the British empire get out of Egypt being part of the British empire?
The Suez Canal, which linked the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, meaning that British ships did not have to sail around Africa to reach India, a hugely important route for British (and French trading).
