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1. Study the map of the Indian Ocean above. Locate and circle on the map the dependencies
of Mauritius in 1810.
2. (a) Name the Mascarene island that did not become a British Colony.
(b) To which country does it belong today?
3. UsetheinternettondsomecountriesoftheBritishEmpireinthe19th century besides
those mentioned on page 45.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
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REUNION
MAURITIUS
RODRIGUES
ST. BRANDON
ST. BRANDON
tromelin
THE CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO THE CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO
SEYCHELLES
MADAGASCAR
AGALEGA
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OCEAN
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Tropic of capricorn
map 5 south west indian ocean
AftertheconquestofIledeFrance,SirRobertFarquharbecametherstBritishgovernorof
Mauritius. He allowed the French inhabitants on the island to live in peace.They could keep
their slaves, land and buildings.
They could also keep their religion, language and customs.
No other major changes took place.
1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Name one important change brought about by the British.
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(b) Mention two advantages that the French inhabitants had during the British rule.
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4.1 sir robert farquhar:the first british governor in the island
ACTIVITY 4.1
Sir Robert Farquhar became the first British governor of the island.