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Cape Coast Castle and forts in 1873
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Cape Coast Castle and forts in 1873
Cape Coast Castle was the was the seat of British colonialism upto the time of the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony. Shortly thereafter, the British moved their administrative capital from Cape Coast to Accra. The main factors in this decision were Accras drier climate relative to Cape Coast
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This historical print captures the imposing Cape Coast Castle and forts in 1873, a significant time in Ghana's colonial history. At this time, Cape Coast Castle was the seat of British colonialism until the aftermath of the 2nd Ashanti War. The relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana had been uneasy for decades, leading to a pivotal moment in December 1873.
During this time, after years of tension and conflict, the British launched an attack on Kumasi, virtually destroying the Asanti capital. This event marked a turning point as Ghana was officially declared a crown colony shortly thereafter. As a result, the British made the decision to move their administrative capital from Cape Coast to Accra.
One of the main factors influencing this decision was Accra's drier climate compared to Cape Coast. This shift in power and administration had far-reaching implications for both colonial rule and local governance in Ghana.
This print serves as an important reminder of Ghana's complex history and highlights key moments that shaped its trajectory towards becoming a crown colony under British control. The architectural beauty of Cape Coast Castle stands as a testament to both its historical significance and enduring legacy in modern-day Ghana.
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