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Establishment of the Bechuanaland Protectorate
- When
- 31 March 1885
- Where
- Southern Africa
Colonel Warren announced the establishment of the protectorate in March 1885 after making treaties with several African chiefs.
Influenced by Mackenzie, the British government decided to send a military expedition to South Africa to assert British sovereignty over the contested territory. After making treaties with several African chiefs, Colonel Warren announced the establishment of the protectorate in March 1885. The proclamation was intended as a safeguard against further expansion by Germany, Portugal, or Boers.
Sources
- Bechuanaland Protectorate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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