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What was the primary reason for the British invasion of the Zulu nation in 1879?
What was the primary reason for the British invasion of the Zulu nation in 1879?
- Disputes over land ownership
- The discovery of gold in Zulu lands
- The spread of Christianity among the Zulus
- Cetshwayo's refusal to disband his army (correct)
Which battle marked the end of the Zulu kingdom's resistance to British control?
Which battle marked the end of the Zulu kingdom's resistance to British control?
- Battle of Ulundi (correct)
- Battle of Blood River
- Battle of Rorke's Drift
- Battle of Isandlwana
What term is used to describe the Dutch settlers in South Africa?
What term is used to describe the Dutch settlers in South Africa?
- Afrikaners (correct)
- Settlers
- Boers (correct)
- Colonizers
What year did the Zulu kingdom fall under British control?
What year did the Zulu kingdom fall under British control?
What was one major conflict point between the British and the Boers in South Africa?
What was one major conflict point between the British and the Boers in South Africa?
What belief did Europeans hold regarding their cultural and physical development compared to non-Europeans?
What belief did Europeans hold regarding their cultural and physical development compared to non-Europeans?
What was one of the motivations behind the European quest for imperialism according to the content?
What was one of the motivations behind the European quest for imperialism according to the content?
What weapon was noted as a significant technological advantage for Europeans in their conquest of Africa?
What weapon was noted as a significant technological advantage for Europeans in their conquest of Africa?
What was Cecil Rhodes' view on acquiring more territory for the British?
What was Cecil Rhodes' view on acquiring more territory for the British?
What did the term 'Westernize' imply in the context of missionary work during imperial expansion?
What did the term 'Westernize' imply in the context of missionary work during imperial expansion?
In what year was the Maxim gun invented, which played a role in European imperialism?
In what year was the Maxim gun invented, which played a role in European imperialism?
What primary justification did Europeans use to rationalize their expansion into foreign territories?
What primary justification did Europeans use to rationalize their expansion into foreign territories?
What aspect of British identity did Rhodes emphasize in his Confession of Faith?
What aspect of British identity did Rhodes emphasize in his Confession of Faith?
What movement did several thousand Boers undertake in the 1830s to escape the British?
What movement did several thousand Boers undertake in the 1830s to escape the British?
Which event prompted adventurers to rush into southern Africa in the 1860s and 1880s?
Which event prompted adventurers to rush into southern Africa in the 1860s and 1880s?
What was the primary conflict during the Boer War?
What was the primary conflict during the Boer War?
What tactics did the Boers use against British forces during the Boer War?
What tactics did the Boers use against British forces during the Boer War?
What was the outcome of the failed rebellion against the Boers?
What was the outcome of the failed rebellion against the Boers?
How did the discovery of riches in southern Africa affect the Boer population?
How did the discovery of riches in southern Africa affect the Boer population?
In what way was the Boer War considered a 'total' war?
In what way was the Boer War considered a 'total' war?
What role did Winston Churchill play during the Boer War?
What role did Winston Churchill play during the Boer War?
What internal factor contributed to the imperialism in Africa?
What internal factor contributed to the imperialism in Africa?
What was a key reason for the conflict between the Boers and the British in southern Africa?
What was a key reason for the conflict between the Boers and the British in southern Africa?
What European motive behind imperialism in Africa can be considered powerful?
What European motive behind imperialism in Africa can be considered powerful?
Which assessment accurately reflects Europeans' attitudes towards Africans during the Berlin Conference?
Which assessment accurately reflects Europeans' attitudes towards Africans during the Berlin Conference?
What was a common reason why Africans were not interested in European products?
What was a common reason why Africans were not interested in European products?
What was one tactic used by the British during the Boer War?
What was one tactic used by the British during the Boer War?
What role did Churchill have during the Boer War?
What role did Churchill have during the Boer War?
What happened to many Black South Africans during the Boer War?
What happened to many Black South Africans during the Boer War?
What significant event occurred in 1910 after the Boer War?
What significant event occurred in 1910 after the Boer War?
Who was Louis Botha in the context of the Boer War?
Who was Louis Botha in the context of the Boer War?
What was a result of the British control over the conquered territories?
What was a result of the British control over the conquered territories?
How did Churchill’s actions affect his reputation after the Boer War?
How did Churchill’s actions affect his reputation after the Boer War?
What was a consequence faced by many Boer families during the war?
What was a consequence faced by many Boer families during the war?
Flashcards
Zulu War cause
Zulu War cause
Cetshwayo's refusal to disband his Zulu army led to British invasion.
Zulu kingdom's end
Zulu kingdom's end
The Battle of Ulundi marked the defeat of the Zulu kingdom.
Afrikaners
Afrikaners
Dutch settlers in South Africa.
Zulu kingdom fall year
Zulu kingdom fall year
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Boer-British conflict
Boer-British conflict
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European superiority
European superiority
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Imperialism motives
Imperialism motives
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Maxim gun advantage
Maxim gun advantage
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Cecil Rhodes' view
Cecil Rhodes' view
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Westernization implication
Westernization implication
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Maxim gun invention year
Maxim gun invention year
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Imperial justification
Imperial justification
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Rhodes' race belief
Rhodes' race belief
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The Great Trek
The Great Trek
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Southern Africa rush
Southern Africa rush
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Boer War conflict
Boer War conflict
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Boer War tactics
Boer War tactics
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Boer rebellion failure outcome
Boer rebellion failure outcome
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Riches' effect on Boers
Riches' effect on Boers
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Total Boer War
Total Boer War
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Churchill's Boer War role
Churchill's Boer War role
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African internal conflict
African internal conflict
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Boer-British Conflict Cause
Boer-British Conflict Cause
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European motive for markets
European motive for markets
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European view at Berlin Conference
European view at Berlin Conference
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African product rejection
African product rejection
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British tactic in Boer War
British tactic in Boer War
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Study Notes
Imperialism in Africa
- Europeans believed they were superior to other races.
- Social Darwinism: The fittest for survival enjoy wealth and success, and are superior.
- Europeans believed they had a duty to bring their progress to other countries, and they should acquire more territory.
- Cecil Rhodes was a businessman, and a major supporter of British expansion.
- Missionaries promoted expansion by working to convert people to Christianity.
- Missionaries thought European rule was the best way to end practices like slavery.
- They wanted to "Westernize" people in other countries.
- Europe had a technological advantage, leading to the conquest of Africa.
- Maxim gun was the first automatic machine gun.
- Shaka was the Zulu king and was unable to keep his kingdom together against the British.
- In 1879, the Zulus lost the Battle of Ulundi, and their kingdom fell to British control in 1887.
- Dutch settlers (Boers) settled in South Africa, took Africans’ land, and built large farms.
- Great Trek: Boers moved north to escape the British.
- Boer War was fought due to the discovery of diamonds and gold in Southern Africa, between the British and the Boers.
- Winston Churchill was a war correspondent who was captured by a Boer soldier during the Boer War.
- 1910: Boer republics were joined into the Union of South Africa, controlled by the British.
- The Europeans changed the political, social, and economic lives of colonized people.
Berlin Conference
- In 1884-85, European leaders convened a conference about the colonization of Africa.
- Scramble for Africa: European powers fought to control the continent’s territory.
Impact of Imperialism
- Black South Africans were also involved in the Boer War, fighting on both sides.
- Many were captured by the British and put in concentration camps, where many died.
- The presence of European colonies led to the changing of the lives of Africans.
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Explore the complex dynamics of European imperialism in Africa, focusing on the ideologies that fueled expansion, such as Social Darwinism and the role of notable figures like Cecil Rhodes. Understand the technological advantages that facilitated conquest and the impact on indigenous cultures. Delve into significant events such as the Battle of Ulundi and the role of missionaries in shaping perceptions and justifications for imperialism.
