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1. The statements provided below, showing the British conquest of the Mascarene
Islands, are in the wrong order. Insert the correct number in the boxes provided
to show the correct order. One has been done for you.
a)The British landed at Cap Malheureux and marched towards Port Louis.
b)The British took possession of Ile de France and renamed it Mauritius.
c) After the battle of Grand Port, the British planned a new attack from Rodrigues.
d)The British wanted to carry out trade safely in the Indian Ocean.
e)UnabletoghttheBritish,theFrenchGovernorsurrendered.
f)The British captured Rodrigues and Réunion islands.
g)The French rule in Ile de France came to an end.
h)The British attacked the French at Grand Port but lost the battle.
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Timeline
August 1809
The British captured
Rodrigues
July 1810
The British captured
Réunion
August 1810
Battle of Grand Port
December 1810
Capture of Ile de France
Battles
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map 5 Map showing the British conquest of the Mascarene islands
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ACTIVITY 3.3