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This is Shaka. This is something he would wear daily when he became a chief. 

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Born July 1787 and assassinated September 22, 1828, by his 2 half brothers. Shaka was a "great" Zulu king and conqueror. He lived in southeast Africa. He only reigns for a short amount of time but brings 100s of chiefdoms together. A chiefdom is a "territory or state ruled by a chief" - dictionary.

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This a younger photo of Shaka in the military. 

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Shaka grew up fatherless. Which lead to him being bullied. He would get teased and bullied by other boys daily. As Shaka started to become a man he was tall and built powerfully. Also, his skill and daringness made him stand out compared to others. He was "developing a thirst for power". Shaka loved being out on the battlefield where he could show off his talents. Which got people's attention and he became a commander. Being in the military was definitely the life for him.

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This is Dingiswayo when he was a leader of the Zulus

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Dingiswayo died in battle. Shaka was one of his commanders. Without a leader, Mthethwa state was collapsing. So Shaka took control right away and started conquering local chiefdoms.

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This the map of what the Zulus took over. 

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Shaka when he became a leader he first changed the weapons they used from oxhide shields and throwing spears to long blades. He also changed the fighting and battle strategy. Shaka conquered 80,000 square miles while being the leader.

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This an image of Shaka's mother Nandi.  

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When his mother died Shaka was said to have gone crazy because of his grief. 100s of Zulus got killed. Women that were pregnant got killed and so did their husband. He started over working his military. Which is why his half brothers killed him so they could take over because Shaka was losing his mind.

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I chose this topic because I wanted to find out why Shaka was so violent and successful at conquering land. I learned people with a hard life if they don't let that hold you back you can do great things. Padlet is alright but I like smore better.

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