For a brief period in the 1790s, the British tried to establish a rival foothold on an offshore island, at Bolama. But by the 19th century the Portuguese were sufficiently secure in Bissau to regard the neighbouring coastline as their own special territory, also up north in part of present South Senegal. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who tried to establish a rival foothold at Bolama? ANS1 the British QSN2 When was a rival foothold  attempted at Bolama? ANS2 the 1790s QSN3 Who regarded Bolama as their own in the 19th century? ANS3 the Portuguese QSN4 What other area did the Portuguese regard as their special territory? ANS4 part of present South Senegal QSN5 What rival did the Portuguese fend off in Guinea-Bissau? ANS5 the British