Gr 10 History: Term Test 3
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What was a main reason for Britain's expansionist policies?

  • To spread Christianity in Africa
  • To protect its maritime interests
  • To extract raw materials for its factories (correct)
  • To establish a new colonial empire
  • What led to Britain's first takeover of the Cape in 1795?

  • Need for a resupply point for British ships
  • To establish a British colony in Africa
  • Desire to spread British culture in Africa
  • Fear of Napoleon seizing the Dutch East India Company (correct)
  • What was the outcome of the Treaty of Amiens (1802) for the Cape?

  • The Cape was restored to Dutch rule (correct)
  • The Cape became an independent nation
  • The Cape was returned to British control
  • The Cape was given to Napoleon
  • What happened to the indigenous Khoekhoe and San peoples?

    <p>They suffered significant declines due to disease and conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to some surviving indigenous communities?

    <p>They were forced into servitude or marginalized roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established along the Orange River?

    <p>Communities formed by the Griquas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the slave trade officially ended by Britain?

    <p>1807</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was slavery itself abolished in the British Empire?

    <p>1834</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the defeat of the Zulu forces at Ulundi?

    <p>The Zulu kingdom was fragmented into smaller chiefdoms under British control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sparked a civil war among the Zulu?

    <p>Cetshwayo's return in 1883</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of the disintegration of traditional Zulu life?

    <p>Many men were forced into the labor market of the British-controlled economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British expansion beyond the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The British conquered other kingdoms like the Pedi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the interactions on the Highveld?

    <p>A mixture of cooperation and conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was recognized by Britain in the mid-19th century?

    <p>The independence of the Boer Republics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons for the Boer expansion?

    <p>To expand their land for farming and grazing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the chief who merged various displaced groups into a cohesive Basotho kingdom?

    <p>Moshoeshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Moshoeshoe's request for British protection?

    <p>The annexation of Basutoland as a British Protectorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the impacts of the annexation and colonial policies on the Basotho?

    <p>The Basotho lost their agricultural and grazing lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the Great Trek by the Dutch settlers at the Cape?

    <p>Dissatisfaction with British policies, especially those related to slavery and cultural hegemony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the British in establishing protectorates in South Africa?

    <p>To manage and control labor for their industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa?

    <p>It further amplified the demand for labor in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the importation of Indian laborers on the demographic and cultural composition of Natal?

    <p>It significantly altered the demographic and cultural composition of Natal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the British conquest of the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>To secure a labor force for the mines and plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Great Trek by the Dutch settlers?

    <p>The formation of independent Boer republics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Ordinance 50 in the history of South Africa?

    <p>It marked a significant shift towards improved rights for non-European populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of missionaries in South Africa during this period?

    <p>They established mission stations that became centers of education and alternative authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the establishment of large-scale agricultural projects like sugarcane plantations?

    <p>It resulted in the importation of Indian laborers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the construction of railways from ports to mining areas?

    <p>It created additional labor demands and facilitated resource extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary motive for Britain's desire to secure control over the Witwatersrand?

    <p>To secure control over the lucrative goldfields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major grievance of uitlanders in the ZAR?

    <p>Discriminatory policies by President Kruger's administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid?

    <p>A botched raid that exacerbated tensions and damaged British diplomatic credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the outbreak of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>The Boer ultimatum to the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the initial phase of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>The Boer siege of British towns and early victories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the British counteroffensive?

    <p>The capture of key Boer cities and the annexation of the ZAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a brutal consequence of the British scorched earth policy?

    <p>The deaths of thousands of Boer civilians in concentration camps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>The Treaty of Vereeniging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910?

    <p>The exclusion of black South Africans from political and economic benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was provided to assist Boer farmers in modernizing their agricultural practices?

    <p>£19 million in reconstruction aid from the British government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor driving the economic, social, and political changes in the region leading up to the South African War?

    <p>The discovery of diamonds and gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the British annexation of Griqualand West in 1877?

    <p>The securing of control over resource-rich areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key consequence of the mining industry's need for cheap labor?

    <p>The imposition of taxes and passes to restrict movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the introduction of large-scale mining and urban development?

    <p>The erosion of traditional social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of figures like Cecil John Rhodes in the mining industry?

    <p>To consolidate smaller mining operations into monopolies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of racial discrimination in the mines?

    <p>The emergence of apartheid policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key consequence of the mining boom in the region?

    <p>The emergence of new social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the British in establishing protectorates over Basotho, Swazi, and Tswana lands?

    <p>To control local labor markets and secure resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the South African War for the African chiefdoms?

    <p>The loss of sovereignty and control over local labor markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the South African War?

    <p>Britain's intensified control over the region's mineral wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lord Milner's primary goal with the British settlement policy?

    <p>To create a loyal British majority and promote anglicization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of importing Chinese laborers to South Africa?

    <p>Tensions and legislative changes when the Liberals came to power in Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Union's formation?

    <p>To favor white governance and limit black voting rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the three capitals of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>To symbolize national unity and accommodate different historical and political affiliations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>Louis Botha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common criticism of the Union's formation?

    <p>It systemically excluded black South Africans from meaningful political participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the power dynamic between the British and Afrikaners?

    <p>The continuation of the marginalization of the majority black population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a legacy of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>The formalization of apartheid decades later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major factor driving Britain's expansionist policies in the 18th century?

    <p>The need to protect its maritime interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Britain initially take control of the Cape in 1795?

    <p>To prevent the French from seizing control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the British takeover on the indigenous populations?

    <p>They were forced into servitude or marginalized roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Britain's abolition of slavery in 1834?

    <p>Slavery was abolished in the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Cape's location?

    <p>It was a key resupply point for British ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British takeover of the Cape in 1806?

    <p>The British presence in the region was cemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of British colonial policies on the indigenous populations?

    <p>They suffered significant declines and forced transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the motivation behind Britain's expansionist policies in Southern Africa?

    <p>The need to protect its maritime interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a main consequence of the mining revolution on the Witwatersrand?

    <p>The region was transformed into an industrialized capitalist state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Cecil John Rhodes in the mining industry?

    <p>To consolidate smaller mining operations into monopolies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the introduction of large-scale mining and urban development?

    <p>Traditional lifestyles were disrupted, leading to socio-cultural changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the British in establishing protectorates over Basotho, Swazi, and Tswana lands?

    <p>To secure control over local labor markets and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key consequence of the South African War for African chiefdoms?

    <p>They lost sovereignty and economic independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary factor driving the economic, social, and political changes in the region leading up to the South African War?

    <p>The mining boom on the Witwatersrand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the British in establishing protectorates over Basotho, Swazi, and Tswana lands?

    <p>To ensure a steady supply of migrant workers for British industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the importation of Indian laborers to Natal?

    <p>A shift in the demographic and cultural composition of Natal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the mining industry's need for cheap labor?

    <p>Policies undermining the economic independence of local African communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of missionaries in South Africa during this period?

    <p>To spread Christianity and Western values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the racial policies that emerged in the mining industry?

    <p>The segregation of black and white workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Ordinance 50 in the history of South Africa?

    <p>It ensured equality before the law and ended forced labor practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the South African War?

    <p>The British secured control over the region's vast mineral wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the consolidation of mining capital?

    <p>The emergence of new social classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the British conquest of the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>To secure control over the Zulu kingdom's natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the construction of railways from ports to mining areas?

    <p>It facilitated resource extraction and created additional labor demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the mining industry's need for cheap labor?

    <p>The exploitation of African labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British expansion beyond the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The annexation of Basutoland, Swaziland, and Bechuanaland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the Cape in the context of British colonialism?

    <p>A key port for trade and commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the establishment of large-scale agricultural projects like sugarcane plantations?

    <p>The transformation of the Zulu kingdom into a controlled labor market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the defeat of the Zulu forces at Ulundi?

    <p>The Zulu kingdom was fragmented into smaller chiefdoms under British control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the interactions between the Boer Republics and local chiefdoms?

    <p>Frequent conflicts and clashes over land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Moshoeshoe's leadership?

    <p>He was able to maintain Basotho sovereignty and cultural integrity for four decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British annexation of Basutoland as a Protectorate in 1868?

    <p>The Basotho lost their agricultural and grazing lands and were forced into labor markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary consequence of the British expansion beyond the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The British continued to expand their control over other African kingdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Boer Republics in their expansion?

    <p>To acquire more land for farming and grazing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the civil war among the Zulu?

    <p>The Zulu kingdom was further weakened and fragmented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Moshoeshoe's request for British protection?

    <p>It resulted in the annexation of Basutoland as a British Protectorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the interactions between the European settlers and the indigenous peoples on the Highveld?

    <p>Frequent conflicts and clashes over land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British expansion into the Highveld region?

    <p>The British continued to expand their control over other African kingdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motive for Britain's desire to secure control over the Witwatersrand?

    <p>To secure control over the lucrative goldfields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major grievance of uitlanders in the ZAR?

    <p>Restricted rights and economic opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid?

    <p>The raid damaged British diplomatic credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the initial phase of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>Boer forces successfully besieging key British towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the British scorched earth policy?

    <p>Thousands of Boer civilians and black Africans died in concentration camps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>The Treaty of Vereeniging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910?

    <p>It consolidated four British colonies into a single dominion within the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was provided to assist Boer farmers in modernizing their agricultural practices?

    <p>£19 million in reconstruction aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the British conquest of the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The Zulu kingdom was incorporated into the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the exclusion of black Africans from the political process in the post-war period?

    <p>A sense of betrayal among black South Africans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Lord Milner's British settlement policy in South Africa?

    <p>To create a loyal British majority and promote anglicization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the importation of Chinese laborers to South Africa?

    <p>Legislative changes when the Liberals came to power in Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Union of South Africa's governance structure?

    <p>To favor white governance and limit voting rights for blacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the negotiations between English and Afrikaner political leaders?

    <p>The retention of the Cape's non-racial voters' roll and a distribution of parliamentary seats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the decision to establish three capitals in South Africa?

    <p>A symbol of national unity and accommodation of different historical and political affiliations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910?

    <p>The entrenchment of racial divisions and a power dynamic that favored white minority rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key criticism of the Union of South Africa's formation?

    <p>Its systemic exclusion of black South Africans from meaningful political participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the long-term impact of the Union of South Africa's formation on the country's development?

    <p>The formalization of apartheid decades later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Britain's expansionist policies in the late 18th century?

    <p>To protect its maritime interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British reassertion of control over the Cape in 1806?

    <p>Britain cemented its presence in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of colonization on the indigenous Khoekhoe and San peoples?

    <p>They suffered significant declines due to diseases and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the abolition of slavery on labor patterns in the region?

    <p>The slave trade was officially ended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the location of the Cape for British ships?

    <p>It was a strategic resupply point for British ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British takeover of the Cape in 1806 for the region's dynamics?

    <p>The region experienced significant economic and social changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the transformation and displacement of indigenous communities?

    <p>They formed new groups and established their own communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the British takeover of the Cape for the Dutch East India Company?

    <p>The company was forced to relinquish control of the Cape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the British consolidation of control over the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>To secure a labor force for mines and plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Great Trek by the Dutch settlers at the Cape?

    <p>The formation of independent Boer republics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Ordinance 50 in the history of South Africa?

    <p>It marked a shift towards improved rights for non-European populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of missionaries in South Africa during this period?

    <p>Spreading Christianity and challenging traditional chiefdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the importation of Indian laborers to Natal?

    <p>It altered the demographic and cultural composition of Natal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the construction of railways from ports to mining areas?

    <p>It facilitated resource extraction and created additional labor demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of British expansionist policies in South Africa?

    <p>To control labor and natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British conquest of the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The control over the Zulu labor force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the establishment of protectorates over Basotho, Swazi, and Tswana lands?

    <p>To control labor and natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the establishment of large-scale agricultural projects like sugarcane plantations?

    <p>It transformed the social and economic structures of the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the defeat of the Zulu forces at Ulundi?

    <p>The Zulu kingdom was fragmented into smaller chiefdoms under British control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the disintegration of traditional Zulu life?

    <p>Many Zulu men were forced into the labor market of the British-controlled economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British expansion beyond the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The British continued to expand their control over other African kingdoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the recognition of the independence of the Boer Republics?

    <p>The Boer Republics gained recognition as independent states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Moshoeshoe's request for British protection?

    <p>The British established a protectorate over Basutoland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the impacts of the annexation and colonial policies on the Basotho?

    <p>The Basotho lost agricultural and grazing lands, forcing many into colonial labor markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the interactions on the Highveld?

    <p>A complex web of conflict and cooperation between European settlers, Boers, and indigenous chiefdoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Moshoeshoe's legacy?

    <p>A diplomat who maintained Basotho sovereignty and cultural integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British expansion beyond the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The British conquered other African kingdoms like the Pedi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Moshoeshoe's leadership?

    <p>The Basotho kingdom maintained its sovereignty and cultural integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driver of the significant economic, social, and political changes in the region leading up to the South African War?

    <p>The mining revolution on the Witwatersrand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the British annexation of Griqualand West in 1877?

    <p>The increased control over resource-rich areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of figures like Cecil John Rhodes in the mining industry?

    <p>To consolidate smaller mining operations into monopolies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the mining industry's need for cheap labor?

    <p>The imposition of taxes and restriction of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the introduction of large-scale mining and urban development?

    <p>The erosion of traditional social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary motive for Britain's desire to secure control over the Witwatersrand?

    <p>To gain control over the lucrative goldfields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the British in establishing protectorates over Basotho, Swazi, and Tswana lands?

    <p>To control local labor markets and secure resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major grievance of uitlanders in the ZAR?

    <p>Restrictions on their economic opportunities and rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid?

    <p>A failed attempt to trigger an uprising against the ZAR government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of racial discrimination in the mines?

    <p>The promotion of racial capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the South African War for the African chiefdoms?

    <p>The loss of sovereignty and economic independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>The Treaty of Vereeniging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a brutal consequence of the British scorched earth policy?

    <p>The internment of Boer civilians and black Africans in concentration camps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the interactions on the Highveld?

    <p>The dynamics of clashes and strategic alliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was provided to assist Boer farmers in modernizing their agricultural practices?

    <p>£19 million in reconstruction aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the South African War?

    <p>The establishment of the Union of South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the initial phase of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>A Boer siege of key British towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the British counteroffensive?

    <p>The capture of key Boer cities and the annexation of the ZAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910?

    <p>The consolidation of four British colonies into a single dominion within the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Treaty of Vereeniging?

    <p>The formal incorporation of the Boer republics into the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary intention of Lord Milner's 'Milnerism' policy?

    <p>To create a loyal British majority in South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the importation of Chinese laborers in South Africa?

    <p>It complicated the socio-economic landscape and led to legislative changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary feature of the voting system in the Cape?

    <p>A non-racial voters' roll based on income and property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the symbolic significance of establishing three capitals in South Africa?

    <p>It was a gesture towards national unity, accommodating different historical and political affiliations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910?

    <p>It resulted in the exclusion of black South Africans from meaningful political participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary criticism of the formation of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>It was criticized for its systemic exclusion of black South Africans from meaningful political participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the negotiations and compromises between English and Afrikaner leaders?

    <p>The retention of the Cape's non-racial voters' roll and a distribution of parliamentary seats that balanced rural Afrikaner and urban English interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the legacy of the Union of South Africa in terms of Afrikaner-British relations?

    <p>It perpetuated a power dynamic that favored white minority rule, continuing the marginalization of the majority black population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Britain to secure control of the Cape in 1806?

    <p>To prevent French control and protect maritime interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of British colonization on indigenous populations?

    <p>They suffered significant declines due to diseases and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the abolition of slavery in 1834 on labor patterns in the Cape?

    <p>It marked a shift towards wage labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the global context that contributed to Britain's expansionist policies?

    <p>Britain's emergence as the leading industrial nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Cape's location?

    <p>It was a strategic resupply point for British ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the reassertion of British control in 1806?

    <p>Britain cemented its presence in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the decline of indigenous communities?

    <p>The displacement of indigenous populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of Britain's takeover of the Cape?

    <p>The Cape's economy became heavily dependent on Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the establishment of independent Boer republics?

    <p>To resist British policies and cultural hegemony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the importation of Indian laborers to Natal?

    <p>A significant shift in the demographic and cultural composition of Natal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the British conquest of the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>To secure a labor force for British industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa?

    <p>It sparked a significant influx of British investment in South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of missionaries in South Africa during this period?

    <p>They spread Christianity while also challenging traditional chiefdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British expansion beyond the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The transformation of the region into a controlled labor market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the British in establishing protectorates in South Africa?

    <p>To secure a labor force for British industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the construction of railways from ports to mining areas?

    <p>It facilitated resource extraction and created additional labor demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910?

    <p>The consolidation of British power and control over South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor driving the economic, social, and political changes in the region leading up to the South African War?

    <p>The need for cheap labor and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Britain's desire to secure control over the Witwatersrand?

    <p>To secure lucrative goldfields and attract international interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid?

    <p>It exacerbated tensions and damaged British diplomatic credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the interactions on the Highveld?

    <p>Competition for land and resources between different groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>The Treaty of Vereeniging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910?

    <p>The consolidation of four British colonies into a single dominion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was provided to assist Boer farmers in modernizing their agricultural practices?

    <p>£19 million in aid from the British government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the initial phase of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

    <p>Early Boer successes and British embarrassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The internment of Boer civilians and black Africans in concentration camps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the British counteroffensive?

    <p>The capture of key Boer cities and the annexation of the ZAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary grievance of uitlanders in the ZAR?

    <p>Discriminatory policies by the ZAR government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the defeat of the Zulu forces at Ulundi?

    <p>The Zulu kingdom was fragmented into smaller chiefdoms under British control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Boer expansion from their initial settlements?

    <p>To obtain more land for farming and grazing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Moshoeshoe's request for British protection?

    <p>The Basotho kingdom was annexed as a British Protectorate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary impact of the annexation and colonial policies on the Basotho?

    <p>Many Basotho lost their agricultural and grazing lands and were forced into the colonial labor market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the interactions on the Highveld during the 19th century?

    <p>A mixture of cooperation and conflict between the Boers, British colonials, and indigenous chiefdoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Britain's recognition of the independence of the Boer Republics?

    <p>The Boer Republics expanded their territory and clashed with indigenous groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of Moshoeshoe in the history of the Basotho kingdom?

    <p>A diplomat who managed relations with other African leaders, the Boers, and British colonial authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary impact of the British conquest of the Zulu kingdom on the region?

    <p>The region was divided into smaller chiefdoms under British control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the British expansion beyond the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>The expansion of British colonial rule to other African kingdoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary legacy of Moshoeshoe's leadership?

    <p>The maintenance of Basotho sovereignty and cultural integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driving factor behind the transformation of South Africa from a primarily agrarian society into an industrialized capitalist state?

    <p>The discovery of diamonds and gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British annexation of Griqualand West in 1877?

    <p>The securing of control over resource-rich areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the mining industry's need for cheap labor?

    <p>The displacement and labor control of local African communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of figures like Cecil John Rhodes in the mining industry?

    <p>To consolidate smaller mining operations into monopolies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of racial discrimination in the mines?

    <p>The segregation of black workers and institutionalized racial inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the South African War for the African chiefdoms?

    <p>The loss of sovereignty and economic independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the mining boom in the region?

    <p>The creation of new social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the British in establishing protectorates over Basotho, Swazi, and Tswana lands?

    <p>To control local labor markets and secure resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the introduction of large-scale mining and urban development?

    <p>The erosion of traditional social structures and cultural disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor driving the economic, social, and political changes in the region leading up to the South African War?

    <p>The mining revolution on the Witwatersrand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary intention of Lord Milner's 'Milnerism' policy in South Africa?

    <p>To create a loyal British majority and promote anglicization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the importation of Chinese laborers to restart the mining industry in South Africa?

    <p>A significant increase in racial tensions and legislative changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary feature of the political representation and rights framework in the Union of South Africa?

    <p>A property and income-based franchise system, primarily in the Cape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the symbolic gesture towards national unity in the formation of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>The establishment of three capitals, accommodating different historical and political affiliations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major criticism of the formation of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>Its systemic exclusion of black South Africans from meaningful political participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the negotiations and compromises between English and Afrikaner political leaders in the formation of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>The retention of the Cape's non-racial voters' roll and a distribution of parliamentary seats that balanced rural Afrikaner and urban English interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Union of South Africa on the relationship between the British and Afrikaners?

    <p>It perpetuated a power dynamic that favored white minority rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant consequence of the formation of the Union of South Africa?

    <p>The exclusion of black South Africans from meaningful political participation, laying the groundwork for the formalization of apartheid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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