When was Massailand divided between British Kenya German Tangayika ?a...
Background:
Massailand was a region in East Africa that encompassed parts of present-day Kenya and Tanzania. During the late 19th century, European powers began to colonize and partition Africa, resulting in the division of Massailand between British Kenya and German Tanganyika.
The correct answer is B: 1885. Here is a detailed explanation of the division of Massailand:
- 1883: In 1883, the British East Africa Association was formed with the aim of exploring and developing trade and commerce in East Africa.
- 1885: In 1885, the British government granted a royal charter to the British East Africa Company, giving it the authority to administer the territory known as British East Africa. This territory included parts of Massailand.
- 1887: In 1887, the German East Africa Company was established, and it began to assert German control over various territories in East Africa, including parts of Massailand.
- 1889: By 1889, the division of Massailand between British Kenya and German Tanganyika was largely finalized. The precise boundaries were determined through negotiations and agreements between the British and German colonial authorities.
So, the division of Massailand between British Kenya and German Tanganyika occurred in 1885.