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Who were Nzinga's allies against the Portuguese from 1641 to 1644?

  • The British

  • The Spanish

  • The French

  • The Dutch

Answer

The Dutch allied with Nzinga against the Portuguese from 1641 to 1644. This alliance proved crucial in Nzinga's military successes against the Portuguese, as the Dutch provided her with military support and assistance in the form of gunpowder and muskets.
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