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France wants control
France wanted control in africa because of the goods they have. -
France establishes a port in St. Louis
Beginning of French settlement in Africa. -
A Push into the Savanna
General Louis Faidherbe pushes eastward into the African savanna region. -
7 years war & Napoleonic wars
France loses power in both of the wars, giving them ideas to go and conquer Africa to prove their strength. -
France undergoes governmental changes
France is no longer ruled by a king, they had a new government. they also abolished slavery and declared war on austria. -
A force of a worthy opponent
Faidherbe and his sucessors meet with a strong African resistance during a push to claim more land. -
France Controls West Africa
France was able to show it's power and strength by control over Africa. -
French signs away African ownership
France discussed and then finally passed the Loi Cadre or enabling law releasing it's control over African lands.
