Portuguese Colonization of Angola Timeline Game
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Put the following events in chronological order.
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Can you place the key events in the correct order?
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About This Challenge
In this timeline game, players will explore the history of Portuguese colonization of Angola (1575-1975) by placing key events in their correct chronological order.
- Portuguese arrival in Angola in 1575
- Establishment of Portuguese trading posts along the coast
- Angolan War of Independence in 1961
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- 1575: Portuguese establish trading posts along the coast of Angola
- 1580: Portuguese formally colonize Angola
- 17th century: Angola becomes a major source of slaves for Portuguese colonies in the Americas
- 1815: Portugal signs the Treaty of Vienna, recognizing Portuguese control over Angola
- 1961: Angolan War of Independence begins
- 1975: Angolan independence recognized by Portugal
- 1975: Civil War breaks out in Angola between MPLA, UNITA, and FNLA
- 1975: Cuban troops arrive in Angola to support MPLA
- 1975: South African troops intervene in Angola on the side of UNITA
- 1975: Portugal recognizes Angola's independence
- 1991: Ceasefire agreements signed between MPLA, UNITA, and FNLA
- 2002: Peace agreements signed in Angola
- 2000s: Angola becomes one of the fastest-growing economies in the world
- 2007: Angola becomes a member of OPEC
- 2016: Angola surpasses Nigeria as Africa's top oil producer
- 2017: Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos steps down after 38 years in power
- 2017: Angola holds national elections
- 2017: João Lourenço becomes President of Angola
- 2018: Angola begins economic reforms to diversify its economy
- 2020: Angola experiences economic challenges due to drop in oil prices