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French Governate of Chad is a large, but sparsely populated autonomous territory in Central Africa. It was formerly part of the colony of Dahomey before being ceded to France as a reward for its support during World War One. The autonomous has been a source of conflict between the French and British since the latter made their first forays into the region at the end of that war.
In 1925, Britain invaded the area around Lake Chad, and held it until 1934. During this period, the inhabitants were forced to pay a heavy annual tribute to the British government. In 1935, with the help of American aid, they drove out the British. However, they then found themselves under attack by a new force – the Fula people from Senegal. The Fula wanted to expand there range in Chad and other regions close by, In 1940, the newly-formed French colonial army launched an offensive against them, and retook the territory. But the Fula fought back again in 1947, leading to another military engagement which ended when the French agreed to withdraw from the area. They did so in 1949, leaving the Fula free to settle there as they saw fit.
Since then, the autonomous territory has remained a source of contention between the French and British governments. This is partly due to the fact that both powers have been competing for influence over the region's rich oil reserves.The French Governate of Chad is a large, but sparsely populated autonomous territory in Central Africa. It was formerly part of the colony of Dahomey before being ceded to France as a reward for its support during World War One. The country has been a source of conflict between the French and British since the latter made their first forays into the region at the end of that war.
In 1925, Britain invaded the area around Lake Chad, and held it until 1934. During this period, the inhabitants were forced to pay a heavy annual tribute to the British government. In 1935, with the help of American aid, they drove out the British. However, they then found themselves under attack by a new force – the Fula people from Senegal. The Fula wanted to expand there range in Chad and other regions close by, In 1940, the newly-formed French colonial army launched an offensive against them, and retook the territory. But the Fula fought back again in 1947, leading to another military engagement which ended when the French agreed to withdraw from the area. They did so in 1949, leaving the Fula free to settle there as they saw fit.
Since then, the autonomous territory has remained a source of contention between the French and British governments. This is partly due to the fact that both powers have been competing for influence over the region's rich oil reserves.