Which place completes this sentence about Cape Coast? Cape Coast became the capital of the Gold Coast from 1821 until 1877, when it was transferred to ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Accra
Cape Coast was the capital of the Gold Coast from 1821 until 1877, when it was moved to Accra. It had been the headquarters of the Royal African Company.
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