The French Conquest of Chad |
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(1897-1914) |
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| Africa: Chad | Invasion |
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In 1897, the French expanded their sphere of influence in Africa by moving into the area of Lake Chad: razing villages and forcing compliance with Paris' rule. The natives resisted, with Rabah Zobeir, a follower of the Sudanese Mahdi, leading the way until his defeat in 1900. Other native leaders and tribes continued their resistance to the French invasion. |
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