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By 700CE, Samoa had already been inhabited by Polynesians 2,000 years before this time. They were living together on the Samoan islands.
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By the 10th century, Tongan invaders came to conquer Samoa - starting with Savai'i. This was repelled because of Malietoa Savea (Samoan Chief) in Upolu, starting the Malietoa lineage.
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In the 13th century, tension in Samoa grew due to the desire to have control over the islands between the villages. During this time, population grew in Samoa while also keeping ties to Fiji and Tonga - friend and foe alike.
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Samoa records the significance of lineages and titles, including the rise of the legendary founder-queen Salamasina - who united various tribes/clans and more things that were worth notetaking.