GR7 - HISTORY - The British Intervention at the Cape

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During which war did Britain first take over the Cape?

1795

What led to Britain taking over the Cape for the second time in 1806?

The British desire for raw materials

What did the British do to keep control over the Cape Colony?

Provided modern weapons

Who were the Xhosa people?

A group of farmers who grew vegetables and kept animals Signup and view all the answers

What caused conflicts between the Xhosa and the settlers?

Competition for land, grazing, and water Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the First Frontier War?

The conflict between the Xhosa and the settlers became more violent Signup and view all the answers

Who was Chief Maqoma?

A Xhosa chief who fought against the British takeover of Xhosa land Signup and view all the answers

What did the missionaries do to spread Christianity among the local people?

Set up permanent mission stations Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Dr. John Philip's treaty with the Cape Colony in 1843?

It helped protect the Griqua people Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Moffat do to contribute to the spread of Christianity in southern Africa?

Translated the Bible into Setswana Signup and view all the answers

What skills did Robert Moffat possess that helped him in his missionary work?

Carpentry, gardening, farming, printing, and metalworking Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Moffat's work at the mission station in Kuruman?

Spreading Christianity and education Signup and view all the answers

What did the missionaries teach the local people to do in order to study the Bible?

Read and write Signup and view all the answers

What role did some missionaries play in protecting the people they had converted?

Helped protect the converted people Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the missionaries learning local languages?

To communicate with people about Christianity Signup and view all the answers

What did the missionaries want the local people to become more like?

Europeans in their clothes and customs Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Moffat and his wife do in 1870?

Went back to Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Britain's initial involvement at the Cape in 1795?

To prevent France from taking over the Cape Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the treaty signed between Britain and Holland in 1814?

The Cape was ceded to Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the British to keep control over the Cape Colony?

To secure raw materials for its growing industries Signup and view all the answers

What role did the British army play in maintaining control over the Cape Colony?

Used modern weapons and horses for fast transport Signup and view all the answers

What impact did British involvement have on the indigenous people's land in the Cape Colony?

They lost more land due to the British involvement in fights against the indigenous people Signup and view all the answers

What was the British attitude towards slavery in the Cape Colony?

They did not like slavery Signup and view all the answers

What did the British import from the Cape Colony for its growing industries?

Wool and wine Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Moffat do to contribute to the spread of Christianity in southern Africa?

Translated the Bible into Setswana Signup and view all the answers

What did the missionaries teach the local people to do in order to study the Bible?

Read and write Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the missionaries learning local languages?

To communicate Christianity to the local people Signup and view all the answers

What skills did Robert Moffat possess that helped him in his missionary work?

Translation and negotiation Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Dr. John Philip's treaty with the Cape Colony in 1843?

It helped protect the Griqua people Signup and view all the answers

What did the missionaries want the local people to become more like?

Europeans in their clothes and customs Signup and view all the answers

What role did some missionaries play in protecting the people they had converted?

Arranged treaties with the Cape Colony for protection Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the First Frontier War?

The Xhosa people lost their independence Signup and view all the answers

What led to Britain taking over the Cape for the second time in 1806?

The strategic importance of the Cape as a halfway station to the East Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the 1820 Settlers have on the Cape Colony?

Language, economy, and land acquisition Signup and view all the answers

What led to eight wars over 80 years between the Xhosa and the settlers?

Conflict over land, grazing, and water Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the British bringing more white British people to settle in the Eastern Cape after the Fifth Frontier War?

To increase the white population and strengthen their presence Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Chief Maqoma in the conflicts with the British?

He resisted British takeover of Xhosa land and fought to reclaim the territory Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the abolition of slavery in 1836 have on the labor dynamics in the Cape Colony?

It impacted the labor dynamics in the Cape Colony Signup and view all the answers

What did the Trekboers' movement outside the colony's borders lead to?

Establishment of small towns by Dutch and British authorities Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of the Xhosa people?

Farming Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of existing slaves after the British government abolished slavery in its colonies?

They were required to work as apprentices for four more years before being completely freed Signup and view all the answers

Which indigenous group settled north of the Orange River, spoke Afrikaans, and became allies of the British for protection against the Boers?

Griqua Signup and view all the answers

What did the Kora, descendants of the Khoikhoi, become skilled at and engage in?

Shooting and raiding cattle Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary trade focus of the Tswana people living across the Orange River?

Elephant tusks and skins Signup and view all the answers

What did European traders and missionaries seek profit through trade in, despite laws against it?

Ivory, furs, and feathers Signup and view all the answers

What did some missionaries do to increase profits and obtain basic goods through trade?

Became traders and formed alliances with local chiefs through gift-giving Signup and view all the answers

What led to widespread conflicts and displacement of peoples in southern Africa during the 1800s?

Colonial expansion and interactions with European traders and missionaries Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Britain's initial involvement at the Cape in 1795?

To prevent France from taking over the Cape Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the treaty signed between Britain and Holland in 1814?

The Cape was given to Britain Signup and view all the answers

What did the British import from the Cape Colony for its growing industries?

Wool and wine Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of British involvement on the indigenous people's land in the Cape Colony?

They lost more land due to conflicts with the British Signup and view all the answers

What role did the British army play in maintaining control over the Cape Colony?

They used modern weapons and horses for fast transport Signup and view all the answers

What did the British do to keep control over the Cape Colony?

Supported the trekboers in their fights against indigenous people Signup and view all the answers

What was the British attitude towards slavery in the Cape Colony?

They did not like slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of the Xhosa people?

Farming and living in clans with their own chiefs Signup and view all the answers

What led to eight wars over 80 years between the Xhosa and the settlers?

Conflict over land, grazing, and water Signup and view all the answers

Who resisted British takeover of Xhosa land and fought to reclaim the territory?

Chief Maqoma Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the 1820 Settlers have on the Cape Colony?

Significant impact on language, economy, and land acquisition Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the First Frontier War?

British victory and establishment of new settlements Signup and view all the answers

What did the British do to keep control over the Cape Colony?

Established a permanent army in Cape Town and sent officials to rule the growing cities Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the abolition of slavery in 1836 have on the labor dynamics in the Cape Colony?

Significantly impacted the labor dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of existing slaves after the British government abolished slavery in its colonies?

They were required to work as apprentices for four more years before being completely freed Signup and view all the answers

Which indigenous group settled north of the Orange River, spoke Afrikaans, and became allies of the British for protection against the Boers?

Griqua Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary trade focus of the Tswana people living across the Orange River?

Ivory, furs, and feathers Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of some missionaries in relation to trade?

They became traders to increase profits and obtain basic goods through trade Signup and view all the answers

What led to widespread conflicts and displacement of peoples in southern Africa during the 1800s?

Colonial expansion and interactions with European traders and missionaries Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the missionaries learning local languages?

To effectively communicate the teachings of Christianity Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of the Griqua people?

Skilled craftsmen Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of Robert Moffat in southern Africa?

Carpentry, gardening, farming, printing, and working with metals Signup and view all the answers

What did the missionaries teach the local people to do in order to study the Bible?

Read and write Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the missionaries learning local languages?

To communicate with the local people about Christianity Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the missionaries in the area?

Setting up churches, teaching people to read and write, and converting chiefs and their followers to Christianity Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Moffat's work at the mission station in Kuruman?

Translating the Bible into Setswana and setting up a printing press Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Dr. John Philip's treaty with the Cape Colony in 1843?

It arranged for the protection of the Griqua people Signup and view all the answers

What did the British import from the Cape Colony for its growing industries?

Wool, wine, and brandy Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the British to keep control over the Cape Colony?

To secure a strategic halfway point on the sea route to India Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary trade focus of the Tswana people living across the Orange River?

Cattle and agricultural produce Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

British Influence and Indigenous Groups in Southern Africa

The British government abolished slavery in its colonies, with existing slaves being freed on December 1, 1834, but required to work as apprentices for four more years before being completely freed on December 1, 1838.
Kora and Griqua were indigenous groups living on the northern frontier of the Cape Colony, engaging in trade and facing conflicts with other groups.
The Kora, descendants of the Khoikhoi, migrated north, became skilled at shooting, raided cattle, and resisted the expansion of the Cape Colony, leading to conflicts with the colonial government.
The Griqua, who settled north of the Orange River, spoke Afrikaans, were skilled craftsmen, and became allies of the British for protection against the Boers, ultimately losing their land to British annexation.
The Tswana people, living across the Orange River, engaged in trade, including elephant tusks and skins, and were influenced by missionaries who encouraged Christianity and European lifestyle.
Tswana villages were led by chiefs, with walled towns for protection, and experienced growth through trade and acceptance of non-Tswana inhabitants.
Important Tswana cities like Marothodi, Molokwane, and Kaditshwene were centers of trade, craftsmanship, and defense.
European traders and missionaries explored and mapped areas north of the Orange River, which later influenced the expansion of the Cape Colony's borders.
Traders sought profit through trade in ivory, furs, and feathers, and acquired weapons from the Cape Colony, despite laws against selling weapons to those outside the colony's borders.
Some missionaries became traders to increase profits and obtain basic goods through trade, forming alliances with local chiefs through gift-giving.
European influence, including British annexation and missionary activities, led to significant changes and conflicts among indigenous groups in southern Africa.
The 1800s saw widespread conflicts and displacement of peoples in southern Africa due to colonial expansion and interactions with European traders and missionaries.

British Influence and Indigenous Groups in Southern Africa

The British government abolished slavery in its colonies, with existing slaves being freed on December 1, 1834, but required to work as apprentices for four more years before being completely freed on December 1, 1838.
Kora and Griqua were indigenous groups living on the northern frontier of the Cape Colony, engaging in trade and facing conflicts with other groups.
The Kora, descendants of the Khoikhoi, migrated north, became skilled at shooting, raided cattle, and resisted the expansion of the Cape Colony, leading to conflicts with the colonial government.
The Griqua, who settled north of the Orange River, spoke Afrikaans, were skilled craftsmen, and became allies of the British for protection against the Boers, ultimately losing their land to British annexation.
The Tswana people, living across the Orange River, engaged in trade, including elephant tusks and skins, and were influenced by missionaries who encouraged Christianity and European lifestyle.
Tswana villages were led by chiefs, with walled towns for protection, and experienced growth through trade and acceptance of non-Tswana inhabitants.
Important Tswana cities like Marothodi, Molokwane, and Kaditshwene were centers of trade, craftsmanship, and defense.
European traders and missionaries explored and mapped areas north of the Orange River, which later influenced the expansion of the Cape Colony's borders.
Traders sought profit through trade in ivory, furs, and feathers, and acquired weapons from the Cape Colony, despite laws against selling weapons to those outside the colony's borders.
Some missionaries became traders to increase profits and obtain basic goods through trade, forming alliances with local chiefs through gift-giving.
European influence, including British annexation and missionary activities, led to significant changes and conflicts among indigenous groups in southern Africa.
The 1800s saw widespread conflicts and displacement of peoples in southern Africa due to colonial expansion and interactions with European traders and missionaries.

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