Anglo-Zulu War Flashcards
When was there the discovery of diamonds in West Griqualand?
1867
What happened in 1867?
There was the discovery of diamonds in West Griqualand
Where was the discovery of diamonds in 1867?
Near Kimberly on the Vaal River in West Griqualand, bordering the Orange Free State
What was the impact of the discovery of diamonds in 1867 in West Griqualand?
Friction as it triggered a ‘diamond rush’, attracting both white and Bantu-speaking people to the area
What caused a diamond rush and white and native Bantu speaking settler to West Griqualand?
1867: Discovery of diamonds in West Griqualand
What happened in 1868?
British annexed Basutoland (Land of Khoi Khoi and Sotho people)
When had the British annexed Basutoland?
1868
Why did the British annexed Basutoland in 1868?
They said they were protecting the indigenous Africans were seeking protection from the Boers
What happened in 1871?
British took West Griqualand
When had the British took West Griqualand?
1871
What happened to West Griqualand in 1871?
British annexed it
What happened in 1874?
Griqualand East (In 1873, 2000 Griqua travelled eastwards and established this) was annexed
What happened in 1873?
2000 Griqua travelled eastwards and established Griqualand East
When had 2000 Griqua travelled eastwards and established Griqualand East?
1873
When was Griqualand East annexed?
1874