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In what century did Denmark-Norway begin to develop forts and trading posts in West Africa?

  • 17th century

  • 16th century

  • 18th century

  • 19th century

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In the 17th century, following territorial losses on the Scandinavian Peninsula, Denmark-Norway began to develop forts and trading posts in West Africa. This was part of their strategy to expand overseas trade.
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