Ireland The First Colony Part 1

Ireland The First Colony explores British colonialism, highlighting how they invaded and plundered countries like Ireland and Palestine. It examines the shared struggles of the Irish and Palestinians and the resistance against colonial tactics aimed at creating division and stealing identities.
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Portuguese Empire

Ceuta:
Ceuta was the Portuguese empire's first colony. 1420s-1440s:Portuguese explorers reach the archipelago of Madeira, the Azores, Cape Verde and Senegal. Portugal's first colony was the Madeira archipelago, which was colonized in 1420. The Portuguese Crown partitioned the islands and gave out "captaincies" to nobles, encouraging agricultural and trade development. Madeira's colonization set a template for subsequent Portuguese colonies.

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Which countries were Portuguese colonies?

Brazilian Gringo:
Portugal established colonies in various parts of the world, notably in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Key colonies included Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Portuguese India (including Goa), Macau, Portuguese Timor, and Brazil.

Key Portuguese Colonies:
Africa:
Angola
Mozambique
Cape Verde
São Tomé and Príncipe
Guinea-Bissau (formerly Portuguese Guinea)

Asia:
Portuguese India (Goa, Daman, Diu)
Macau
Portuguese Timor
Portuguese Malacca
Portuguese Cochin

Americas:
Brazil
Other Significant Colonial Possessions:
Madeira Islands
Azores Islands
Ceuta (in North Africa)
East Africa (various trading posts)
Portuguese Cochin in India
Portuguese Goa in India
Portuguese Malacca
Portuguese Macau
Portuguese Mozambique
Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe
Portuguese Timor
Portuguese India
Haiti (briefly controlled by Portugal)
West Indies
East Africa
Portuguese East Africa
Portuguese West Africa
Portuguese Gold Coast (later taken by the Dutch)

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