Anglo-Zulu War and the like Flashcards
What was Sir Bartle Frere’s job?
High Commissioner and Governor of Cape Colony. He is supposed to set up federation.
Why did Bartle Frere think that the Zulus were a threat?
He believed (BS) reports that the King was basically a dick.
He thought that they would be an obstacle to achieving the federation.
What was Bartle Frere’s initial course of action for dealing with the Zulus.
He went to Dizzy and was like “please?”
What did Dizzy say when Bartle asked him to pretty please destroy those Zulus.
Section Chief Zelda Anders Voice Request Rejected. Absolutely not, we’re busy (Balkans + Afghanistan)This is why they call me busy dizzy and not Zelda
When did Bartle send an ultimatum to king Cetshwayo
11th December 1878
What sorta things were in the ultimatum that Bartle sent king Cetshwayo? (3)
i. Disband your army (you no need that, bit rude)
ii. Stop your fav Cultural traditions.
iii. Become a British protectorate (not colony but agent).
What are the consequences of the Ultimatum that Bartle sends Cetshwayo?
Cetshwayo says Chet Phillips voice Ultimatum Rejected.
Barty boy declares war, gov has no choice but to go along with it.
What was the Battle that had those victoria cross medals given out?
Battle of Rourke’s Drift.
How many of the Victoria Cross medals were given because of the Battle of Rourke’s Drift?
11/23
Why am i finding the number of Victoria Crosses handed out at Rorke’s Drift relevant at all? (~5)
It was an impressive battle but also an absolutely tiny one that had pretty much no impact on the outcome of the war.
It could have been to distract from the horrible horrible failiure of the night before.
Point is, i think that it was a morale and opinion descision (especially how insane it is to hand them out anyway).
You could maybe make some sort of point about the power of the people.
ESPECIALLY, as this wasnt even started with permission so some people bound to be annoyed.
When was Frere withdrawn from South Africa?
1880
When was Zululand declared a British territory?
1887
When did Zululand become part of the British colony Natal?
1897
How many autonomous Chiefdoms was zululand originally turned into?
13
What was a benefit of Zululand originally being so divided?
Too busy focused on own wont pay mind to British empire
