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Farther north, the Acholi respond more favorably …
Years: 1864 - 1875
Farther north, the Acholi respond more favorably to the Egyptian demand for ivory.
They are already famous hunters and quickly acquire guns in return for tusks.
The guns permit the Acholi to retain their independence but alter the balance of power within Acholi territory, which for the first time experiences unequal distribution of wealth based on control of firearms.
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People
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- Bantu peoples
- Arab people
- Buganda, Kingdom of
- Bunyoro (Bunyoro-Kitara), kingdom of
- Acholi people
- Egypt, (Ottoman) Viceroyalty of
- Zanzibar, Omani Sultanate of
- Egypt, Khedivate of
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Years: 1864 - 1875
Locations
People
Groups
- Bantu peoples
- Arab people
- Buganda, Kingdom of
- Bunyoro (Bunyoro-Kitara), kingdom of
- Acholi people
- Egypt, (Ottoman) Viceroyalty of
- Zanzibar, Omani Sultanate of
- Egypt, Khedivate of
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions