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Treaty of Fomena

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The victory by the British and the treaty put an end to the Asante's dream of bringing their power to the coastal states and also play a role in the kingdom's collapse. This also resulted in the independence of the states of
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and nearby areas on 4 February 1874. A few days later on February 13, a meeting was held between the Ashanti and the British requested by Kofi Karikari calling on for peace. This would later be know as the Treaty of Fomena.
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and was formed to end the Third Anglo-Ashanti War. It was formed sometime in February of 1874. Others also claimed it was formed sometime around March, although the treaty stated that it was signed on February 13.
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Furthermore, the treaty stated that "The King of Ashanti guarantees that the road from Kumasi to the River Pra shall always be kept open," allowing trade between the two powers.
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The conditions of the treaty brought upon harsh treatment to the Ashanti Empire during a time of instability. An overview of the terms are listed below:
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and other allies, and to all payments from the British Government for the use of forts.
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The Ashantis promised to pay an amount of 50,000 ounces of Gold to the British.
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They are also to withdraw their troops from the South-West and other places.
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resulted in the retrieve of Ashanti soldiers and the takeover of
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Index

Fomena
Ashanti Empire
Ashanti Empire
British Empire
British Empire
peace treaty
Ashanti Empire
Kofi Karikari
British

Kofi Karikari
Ashantis
Gold Coast
British
General Garnet Wolseley
Battle of Amoaful
Battle of Ordashu
Kumasi
Assin
Denkyira
Elmina
Brong
Gonja
Dagomba
Anglo-Ashanti wars




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