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At the end of this topic, I can
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1. denethetermsettlement.
2. identify facilities present in a settlement.
3 explain reasons for the Dutch settlement in Mauritius.
4. locate the place where the Dutch settled and the advantages the place offered.
5. name the fort that the Dutch built.
6. give reasons why the Dutch cut down ebony trees.
7. list the crops cultivated by the Dutch.
8. list the animals they introduced.
9. describe the activities of the Dutch during their settlement.
10. give reasons for the departure of the Dutch.
11. describe the settlement of François Leguat.
At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
• describe the island after the departure of the Dutch;
• give reasons for the French settlement in Ile de France;
• discuss the activities of the early French settlers on the island;
• state the contribution of Labourdonnais and Pierre Poivre in the development of agriculture;
• discuss the contribution of the last French Governor of the island.
Settlement in Mauritius & Rodrigues
Topic 2 The French in Ile de France