Main reason:
Shifting of his Empire eastwards delayed French pursuit.
Other reasons:
Explain reasons as to why Samori Toure was able to resist the French for so long.
- He used his immense wealth to enlist and pay many workers and soldiers in his service
- A large strong standing army of 12,000 soldiers and a reserve of 90,000 which was highly effective
- He had a weaponry manufacturing centre which supplemented imported arms
- In his resistance he declared to his people who were Muslims that they were in a Jihad, this united them
- He used diplomacy when buying time and attacked when he was ready, this gave him an advantage
- He employed guerilla tactics which he used effectively against French troops
- He used the scorched earth policy tactic thus disadvantaged French troops pursuing him
- His army had the advantage of understanding their area of operation well.
johnmulu answered the question on February 10, 2017 at 10:25
-
Give one way through which the Europeans maintained peace among themselves during the partition of Africa
(Solved)
Give one way through which the Europeans maintained peace among themselves during the partition of Africa.
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Identify Edward Jenner’s discovery in the field of medicine
(Solved)
Identify Edward Jenner’s discovery in the field of medicine.
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
State two features that distinguish man from other primates
(Solved)
State two features that distinguish man from other primates.
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
What are the challenges facing the United Nations?
(Solved)
Discuss the challenges facing the United Nations Organization.
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
What were the reasons for Kabaka Mutesa's collaboration with the British?
(Solved)
Give five reasons why Kabaka Mutesa collaborated with the British.
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
State three factors that have influenced industrialization in Brazil
(Solved)
State three factors that have influenced industrialization in Brazil
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Discuss the culture of man during the Late Stone Age period
(Solved)
Discuss the culture of man during the Late Stone Age period
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Identify five uses of fire in the Stone Age period
(Solved)
Identify five uses of fire in the Stone Age period.
Date posted:
February 10, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Name one country in Africa that was not colonized by British but is member of the Commonwealth
(Solved)
Name one country in Africa that was not colonized by British but is member of the Commonwealth.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Identify two demands made by Austria-Hungary against Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
(Solved)
Identify two demand made by Austria-Hungary against Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Give one main function of the royal fire in the Mwene Mutapa kingdom
(Solved)
Give one main function of the royal fire in the Mwene Mutapa kingdom.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
State two roles of the Takshiffs during the Trans-Saharan trade
(Solved)
State two roles of the Takshiffs during the Trans-Saharan trade.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Name one commune in Senegal where assimilation policy was successful
(Solved)
Name one commune in Senegal where assimilation policy was successful.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Name any two countries that were colonized by Portugal in Africa
(Solved)
Name any two countries that were colonized by Portugal in Africa.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
State one term of the Industrial Conciliation Act of 1934 in Zimbabwe
(Solved)
State one term of the Industrial Conciliation Act of 1934 in Zimbabwe.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Who were the first people to use iron in the world?
(Solved)
Who were the first people to use iron in the world?
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Name two industries established by early man
(Solved)
Name two industries established by early man.
Date posted:
February 7, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Explain the differences between the French assimilation policy and the British system of administration
(Solved)
Explain the differences between the French assimilation policy and the British system of administration.
Date posted:
February 6, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Give five factors for the failure of assimilation policy and the British system of administration
(Solved)
Give five factors for the failure of assimilation policy and the British system of administration.
Date posted:
February 6, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
What factors led to the decline of Asante empire?
(Solved)
Outline the factors for the decline/collapse of Asante empire?
Date posted:
February 6, 2017
.
Answers (1)