Question

Outline five reasons why Samori Toure’s second empire was not suitable

Answer 1

1. He was cut off from his gold mine at Bure
2. He was cut off from Freetown where he used to buy fire arms
3. The southern frontier of his empire was open to French attacks from Ivory Coast
4. He was surrounded by enemies from all sides
5. He was at war with the communities he had attacked during his expansion campaign