Why were the Portuguese able to conquer and control coastal cities?

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12 July, 21:08

Why were the Portuguese able to conquer and control coastal cities?

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Porter Mendoza · Answer 1

The Portuguese were able to conquer the Kenyan coast

Memphis Kelley · Answer 2

Answer Portuguese wanted to use Africa as a place for the Slave trade and a Trade post. These two were some of the main factors that leads the Portuguese to conquer East Africa. The Portuguese conquest did not leave a significant impression on the Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania coast.