Gr 10 History Ch 6.2: South African War from 1899 to 1902

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Who led the British forces during the counteroffensive against the Boers?

Lord Roberts (correct)

Lord Nelson

Lord Kitchener (correct)

Lord Wellington

What tactic did the Boers adopt as the conventional war turned against them?

Guerrilla tactics (correct)

Scorched earth policy

Diplomatic negotiations

Conventional warfare

What was the British response to the Boer guerrilla tactics?

Economic sanctions

Diplomatic negotiations

Conventional warfare

Scorched earth policy and concentration camps (correct)

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Vereeniging in 1902?

The Boer republics were incorporated into the British Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the war on South African history?

It laid the groundwork for future racial policies and fostered deep-seated divisions Signup and view all the answers

In what type of camps did thousands of Boer civilians and black Africans die due to poor conditions?

Concentration camps Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary motive for Britain's involvement in the South African War?

To secure control over the goldfields of the Witwatersrand Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Jameson Raid?

The raid damaged British diplomatic credibility Signup and view all the answers

What was a grievance of the uitlanders?

They faced discriminatory policies and limited economic opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What event directly led to the outbreak of the South African War?

The Boers' ultimatum to the British Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the early stages of the war?

The Boers successfully besieged key British towns and won several battles Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in Britain's decision to go to war?

Fears of German influence in the region Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the failed Jameson Raid?

The raid damaged British diplomatic credibility Signup and view all the answers

What was a key issue in the failed Bloemfontein Conference?

The issue of voting rights for uitlanders Signup and view all the answers

What was the turning point in the war that led to the British regaining control?

The British forces regrouping under Lord Roberts and later Lord Kitchener Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the British scorched earth policy and concentration camps?

Thousands of Boer civilians and black Africans died due to poor conditions Signup and view all the answers

What lasting impact did the war have on South African history?

It laid the groundwork for future racial policies Signup and view all the answers

What marked the formal end of the Boer independence?

The Treaty of Vereeniging Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary result of the Boer guerrilla tactics?

A prolonged and brutal phase of the war ensued Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of the war for the British Empire?

The British Empire formalized control over the Boer republics Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic motive behind Britain's involvement in the South African War?

To secure control over the lucrative goldfields of the Witwatersrand Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of Britain regarding Germany's influence in the region?

Germany's connection with President Kruger of the ZAR Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid in 1895-1896?

It damaged British diplomatic credibility and heightened tensions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue of contention in the failed Bloemfontein Conference?

The issue of voting rights for uitlanders Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the early successes of the Boer forces on the war?

It rallied Boer morale and embarrassed the British Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the decision to go to war for Britain?

The perceived threat to British control over the Witwatersrand Signup and view all the answers

What was the grievance of the uitlanders in the ZAR?

They were denied voting rights and economic opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate cause of the outbreak of the South African War?

The ultimatum from the Boers, demanding the withdrawal of British troops Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation for Britain's involvement in the South African War?

To secure control over the lucrative goldfields of the Witwatersrand Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Jameson Raid?

It damaged British diplomatic credibility and heightened tensions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary grievance of the uitlanders in the ZAR?

Discriminatory policies by the ZAR government Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Bloemfontein Conference?

A failed negotiation Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the South African War?

The Boer ultimatum to the British Signup and view all the answers

What was Britain's primary concern regarding Germany's influence in the region?

Germany's connections with President Kruger Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial outcome of the war?

The Boers achieved significant military successes Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic consequence of the war for the region?

The war transformed the region economically Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the British adoption of the scorched earth policy?

To destroy the Boer economy and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the British capture of key Boer cities?

The Boers were pushed into a guerrilla war Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the British concentration camps?

Thousands of Boer civilians and black Africans died due to poor conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Treaty of Vereeniging on the Boer republics?

They were formally incorporated into the British Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of the British scorched earth policy and concentration camps?

Thousands of Boer civilians and black Africans died due to poor conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the shift to guerrilla tactics by the Boers?

It prolonged the war and led to a brutal phase Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the British adoption of a scorched earth policy?

To destroy Boer infrastructure and disrupt guerrilla warfare Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the war for the Boer republics?

They were formally incorporated into the British Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the war on South African history?

It laid the groundwork for future racial policies Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the British concentration camps?

Thousands of Boer civilians and black Africans died due to poor conditions Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the British counteroffensive?

The appointment of Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener Signup and view all the answers

Gr 10 History Ch 6.2: South African War from 1899 to 1902

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Who led the British forces during the counteroffensive against the Boers?

What tactic did the Boers adopt as the conventional war turned against them?

What was the British response to the Boer guerrilla tactics?

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Vereeniging in 1902?

What was the impact of the war on South African history?

In what type of camps did thousands of Boer civilians and black Africans die due to poor conditions?

What was a primary motive for Britain's involvement in the South African War?

What was a consequence of the Jameson Raid?

What was a grievance of the uitlanders?

What event directly led to the outbreak of the South African War?

What was a consequence of the early stages of the war?

What was a key factor in Britain's decision to go to war?

What was a result of the failed Jameson Raid?

What was a key issue in the failed Bloemfontein Conference?

What was the turning point in the war that led to the British regaining control?

What was a consequence of the British scorched earth policy and concentration camps?

What lasting impact did the war have on South African history?

What marked the formal end of the Boer independence?

What was the primary result of the Boer guerrilla tactics?

What was a key consequence of the war for the British Empire?

What was the primary economic motive behind Britain's involvement in the South African War?

What was the main concern of Britain regarding Germany's influence in the region?

What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid in 1895-1896?

What was the main issue of contention in the failed Bloemfontein Conference?

What was the impact of the early successes of the Boer forces on the war?

What was a key factor in the decision to go to war for Britain?

What was the grievance of the uitlanders in the ZAR?

What was the immediate cause of the outbreak of the South African War?

What was the primary motivation for Britain's involvement in the South African War?

What was the consequence of the Jameson Raid?

What was the primary grievance of the uitlanders in the ZAR?

What was the outcome of the Bloemfontein Conference?

What marked the beginning of the South African War?

What was Britain's primary concern regarding Germany's influence in the region?

What was the initial outcome of the war?

What was the primary economic consequence of the war for the region?

What was the primary motivation behind the British adoption of the scorched earth policy?

What was the outcome of the British capture of key Boer cities?

What was a consequence of the British concentration camps?

What was the impact of the Treaty of Vereeniging on the Boer republics?

What was a key consequence of the British scorched earth policy and concentration camps?

What was the significance of the shift to guerrilla tactics by the Boers?

What was the primary reason behind the British adoption of a scorched earth policy?

What was the outcome of the war for the Boer republics?

What was the impact of the war on South African history?

What was the consequence of the British concentration camps?

What marked the beginning of the British counteroffensive?

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