Pg. 154 Flashcards
(10 cards)
When the frontier expanded inland what did the VOC not have enough of and what were they meant to do?
They didn’t have enough officials to police the Free Burghers and Trekboers who were hundreds of kilometers away from Cape Town.
What did the Dutch farmers do?
They formed their own commandos so that they didn’t have to give up owning slaves.
After 1806…
The British government in the Cape colony grew determined to control the unrest on the frontier. The colony was divided into districts which were governed by British officials.
What we’re the Dutch allowed to do?
They were allowed to choose their own magistartes and committees to run local affairs.
Why were new laws passed and what did they do?
In order to control the labour force, the new laws were passed which forced European farmers to register their Khoi-khoi servants.
What was the British government’s second objective?
To push the Xhosas back beyond the Great Fish River.
What did Colonel John Graham do?
He founded a Khoi-khoi regiment which was sent along with British soldiers to fight the Xhosa on the Eastern frontier.
What we’re the Khoi-khoi given in exchange for their services?
They were given alcohol, tobacco and salaries.
Why were the Khoi-khoi very useful to the British?
They were excellent marksmen, wagon-drivers, trackers and guides.
Why did the Frontier wars become more violent?
Because the British built 11 forts from which to watch the Xhosa’s daily movements in the Suurveld. Eventually the Eastern frontier came under British control.
