Timeline February 1874

Events in February 1874 2

• 1874 Treaty of Fomena ends Anglo-Ashanti War Britain and Asante conclude the Third Anglo-Ashanti War After British forces under General Garnet Wolseley burned the Asante capital Kumasi, the two sides signed the Treaty of Fomena. Asante agreed to pay a large war indemnity and renounce claims over neighboring coastal states. The war ended Asante's regional dominance and expanded British influence on the Gold Coast.
• 1874 Disraeli becomes Prime Minister Conservatives win a general election majority Benjamin Disraeli formed his second government after the Conservative Party won a decisive majority in the general election, ending William Gladstone's first ministry. Disraeli's government went on to pursue an assertive imperial policy, including the purchase of Suez Canal shares. He remained prime minister until 1880.