development of imperialism: africa Flashcards
1
Q
what years were the scramble for Africa in?
A
1881-1914
2
Q
what year was the Brussels conference?
A
1876
3
Q
what years was the Berlin Conference?
A
1884-1886
4
Q
what did the General Act decide?
A
trade in the base of the congo
protection of indigenous people
tell signatories of act of annexing the land establishing effective occupation
5
Q
what year did the Boers declare independence from Britain?
A
1880
6
Q
when was Majuba Hill? How many british were killed?
A
a) 1881
b) 150 killed
Boers became self-governed
7
Q
when was gold found in Witwatersrand?
A
1886
8
Q
when we’re diamonds found in West Qriqualand?
A
1867
