Trace the trade conflicts between the Benin and Portugal on the coast of West Africa and the emergence of English Language
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Benin was a powerful kingdom before the in the West of Africa. They had a thriving trade off the coast Africa. Being next to the sea they controlled trade between the coast and the Inland people. The arrival of the Portuguese allowed Benin to trade with them in Brass. The trade can be dated back from as early as 1485. To void competition, the Europeans were not allowed to travel inland into Benin City. This allowed the natives to control trade that involved brass, copper, slaves and ivory. Because they were not allowed to go inland, the Portuguese never got to exert their influence on the people of Benin. The English expedition into Benin Kingdom in 1553 was more successful as they developed close trading relations. Due to the fact that they made inroads into the Kingdom, the English language spread quickly while the Portuguese could not spread their language. Therefore, English emerged amongst the people of Benin.
The trade relationship between the Benin and Portugal was said to exist since half of the millennium years ago.
This trade was marked by the modern relations which comes with negotiations, image laundering, trade protection and many more.
They have seen to be carried the trade despite getting barriers due to various reasons which come from nature like the sea, weather, land and other things.