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== Dutch Colonization (1627- | == Dutch Colonization (1627-1677) == | ||
In 1627 the Dutch West Indies Company settled the island of Gorée, building several forts and warehouses. The Dutch settlers occupied the island for nearly half a century, but were dislodged several times: in 1629 by the Portuguese, in 1645 and 1659 by the French and in 1663 by British troops.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Senegal," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Senegal#Modern_colonialism, accessed 8 August 2019.</ref> | |||
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== French Colonization (1677-1960) == | == French Colonization (1677-1960) == | ||
The French gained control of Senegal in 1677. During the 7 Years War (1756-1763) Britain took over the French posts in Senegal and formed a colony. However, in 1783 the Treaty of Versailles returned Senegal to France. Senegal became an independent country in 1960.<ref>BBC contributors, "Senegal Country Profile," in ''BBC News: Africa'', https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14093674, accessed 8 August 2019.</ref> | |||
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