Causes of the Boer War

Quiz on the causes and beginning of the Boer War

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  • Created by: Rachel
  • Created on: 13-04-09 08:26
When did the British gain control of the cape for the first time?
The Napoleonic Wars
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When was salvery abloshed throughout the empire?
1833
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Why did Boers begin to move North and establish their own states?
They disliked the ablishment of slavery and British rule
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What were the names of the Boer states established?
The Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State
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On what conditions did Britain recognise the new states?
Slavery would be abolished
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When were the Zulu Wars fought?
1879-1880
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What happened?
The British won and the Boer states were annexed
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What made PM Gladstone allow Transvaal republic independance, 1881?
Overstretching of British forces in Afghanistan
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When was the Boer Ultimatum issued?
9th October 1899
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When was salvery abloshed throughout the empire?

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What were the names of the Boer states established?

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On what conditions did Britain recognise the new states?

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Antonia

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Good but difficult

natalie

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hard!!  need to revise more!!!

sumaiyah

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8/13 wohoo but still need to revise

Justin Cheng

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loved it

Solen

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13/13 8) Guess the revision sunk in after all, thanks!

Hayley Newcombe

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Difficult but really good, has helped a lot so thank you!

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