History-2

Somalia's history traces back all the ways to the 15th and 16th century to when it was discovered by Portuguese traders. Somalia's modern history starts from the 19th century. European powers began to establish themselves in and around Somalia. Their land became a place for trade for the europeans. British gained more control over Northern Somalia by treaties with Somali chiefs calming protection. In 1897 a boundary was created between British Somailiand and Ethiopia because of treaty negotiation.

A dervish rebellion group led by Mohamed Abdullah "Mad Mullah" challenged British authority the first two decades. 1920 British defeated Adbullah by bombing Abdullah's stonghold at Taleex. Till this day in Somalia acknowledge him as a hero and a major figure. More boundaries were made during 1897-1908 when Italy marked out their boundaries of Italian Somaliland. British soon became the under dog when Italian troops overran British Somaliland in 1940. Italy ruling didn't last long because British government reconquered the land and once again it was British control. In 1960, Somalia gained their independence. They started of with a well develop country and economy.

Through out the year Somalia lost control of their government stability and failed to help themselves with out British or Italy help.

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