In which battle in 1824 was British Governor Sir Charles MacCarthy defeated and killed by Ashanti forces?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Battle of Nsamankow
- Step 1: The Battle of Nsamankow occurred in January 1824. Step 2. Asante forces completely routed British colonial troops and killed Governor MacCarthy. Answer: Battle of Nsamankow. Why not the others: Battle of Katamanso (1826) resulted in an allied coastal victory over Asante; Amoafo (1874) was part of the Sagrenti War; Feyiase was in 1701.
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