Table of Content
Unit 1 : Prologue
Explore the Bond of 1844, where Fanti chiefs and the British agreed to a peace accord and judicial control.
Unit 2 : Introduction
Explore the early history of the Gold Coast, focusing on the dynamics between the British, the Fantis, and the Ashantis.
Unit 3 : The Friendship Treaty
Overview of the 1817 British-Ashanti treaty, coastal fort defenses, and the 1826 Ashanti defeat.
Unit 4 : The Tripartite Treaty
An overview of George Maclean's peace efforts, the 'Tripartite Treaty,' and the start of British governance on the Gold Coast.
Unit 5 : The Bond of 1844
This section covers the Bond of 1844, an agreement between the British and Fanti chiefs during a peaceful time with the Asantes.
Unit 6 : Extract of The Bond of 1844
A summary of the Bond of 1844: Chiefs recognized British authority, prohibited harmful customs, and set up a joint legal system.
Unit 7 : References
Discover key texts that offer insights into West African history and colonialism, including works of some prominent personalities.
