Question

Four countries involved in the colonisation of Zimbabwe​

Answer 1

Zimbabwe, located in southern Africa, was colonized by several European powers over the course of its history. The four countries that were most involved in the colonization of Zimbabwe are:

1. Portugal: The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a presence in Zimbabwe, arriving in the early 16th century. They established trade links with local rulers and set up forts along the coast, but did not establish permanent settlements in Zimbabwe itself.
2. The Netherlands: The Dutch East India Company (VOC) established a trading post in Zimbabwe in the late 17th century. They traded in gold, ivory, and other goods, but did not establish a significant presence in the country.
3. The United Kingdom: British colonialism in Zimbabwe began in the late 19th century, when the British South Africa Company (BSAC) established a colony in the region known as Rhodesia. The BSAC, under the leadership of Cecil Rhodes, took control of the land and resources of the region, and established a system of white minority rule that lasted until the country's independence in 1980.
4. Germany: Germany established a small presence in Zimbabwe in the late 19th century, but did not establish a significant colony in the region. The German presence in Zimbabwe was largely overshadowed by the British colonial presence in the country.

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Answer 2

Four significantly involved countries in the colonization of Zimbabwe include Germany, the United Kingdom, Rhodesia (which is modern Zimbabwe), and Portugal.

The country with the largest impact on Zimbabwe’s colonization is the United Kingdom in that the British conquered in the 19th century and had total control up until Zimbabwe’s (or Rhodesia’s) independence, which was established in about 1980. Germany never really colonized Zimbabwe, as it made attempts but later retreated and abandoned the initial plans. Portugal on the other hand took control in the 16th century. Rhodesia was established as a self-declared territory (or colony) and existed from 1965 to 1979 and later became Zimbabwe. It was largely influenced by Cecil Rhodes.