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When was the British South African Company founded?

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1888
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1889
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1890
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1891
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The correct option is B 1889
British South Africa Company was a mercantile company based in London that was founded in 1889 under a royal charter passed by Cecil Rhodes. The company conducted an expedition in and around Bechuanaland with plans of colonising the region.

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