Boer Relations 1867-1880 Not including Anglo-Zulu War Flashcards
When were diamonds discovered in West Griqualand?
1867
Where were Diamonds discovered?
West Griqualand
What was discovered in West Griqualand?
Diamonds
What did the discovery of diamonds in West Griqualand cause? (1,2)
A “diamond Rush” which attracted people (both white settlers and native Bantu people)
When did the British annex Basutoland?
1868
What was the reason Britain claimed for annexing Basutoland?
That the indigenous Africans were seeking British protection against the Boers.
When did the British annex West Griqualand?
1871
Following the annexation, when did several Griqua (2000 but you dont need to know this) trek away to establish a new place?
1873
What new place did the Griqua trekking away from west Griqualand to establish?
East Griqualand
When was East Griqualnd annexed?
1874
When did the British (1st) propose a federation between the British and Boer territories?
1875
What did the Boer do with the 1875 confederation proposal.
Athena O’Brien voice Proposal rejected.
Who (more specifically) wanted a confederation of South Africa?
Lord Carnavon
Why did Lord Carnavon want a Confederation of South Africa?
As this would make it easier to extract the area’s mineral resources. (its OUR land so fair play, is reason i would assume)
when did the Boers end up in a war against the Pedi?
1876
Why did the Boers agree to get annexed by the British (more by some guy than a unanimous decision- honestly for both sides) (1-3)
Thier war was going badly but if the British annexed the territory then they would have no choice but to help against the Pedis.
It’s only temporary as we agreed… right?
They are also worried about the Zulus so i guess kill 2 birds with 1 stone (but vegan dw henry)
Who offered to annex the Transvaal?
Sir Shepstone
When was the Transvaal annexed?
1877
