Cecil John Rhodes, through his British South Africa Company, spearheaded the colonization of Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia) in the late 19th century. He utilized a combination of military force and treaties to subdue local tribes, facilitating the establishment of British control. Rhodes also promoted the influx of European settlers by offering land and resources, further entrenching colonial rule. Additionally, he sought to exploit the region's mineral wealth, particularly gold, to justify and sustain the colonization efforts.
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