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1
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Who were the Boers?

A

Dutch settlers from the Cape area

2
Q

When were Diamonds discovered in South Africa, Kimberley?

A

They were discovered in 1867 in West Griqualand

3
Q

What occurred after the discovery of the diamonds?

A

A ‘diamond rush’ was triggered which attracted white settlers and native Bantu-speaking peoples to the area

4
Q

What places in SA did Britain annex?

A

Basutoland, West Griquland, Griqualand east,

5
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What occurred in the Xhosa War (1877-78)?

A

The British easily disarmed neighbouring tribesmen and annexed their communities to the Cape

6
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When did Britain annex the Transvaal?

A

They annexed the Transvaal in 1877

7
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When were the Zulus defeated?

A

The Zulus were defeated at Ulundi in 1879

8
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When did the Boers declare independence?

A

They declared their total independence from Britain in 1880

9
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Who were the Bantu people?

A

Bantu people were the 300-600 ethnic groups in Africa who speak Bantu languages- not boer