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The Historical Impact of European Contact in Sierra Leone
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The Coming of the Europeans to Sierra Leone The coming of Europeans to Sierra Leone began in the 15th century and had a huge impact on the country’s political, economic, and social development. 1. First European Contact (15th Century) 🌍 The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive around 1462. They named the land “Serra Lyoa” (Lion Mountains), which later became Sierra Leone. They came mainly for trade, especially in gold, ivory, pepper, and slaves. 2. Trade and the Slave Trade ⛓️ Other Europeans soon followed: the British, Dutch, and French. European traders built trading posts along the coast. Sierra
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