Boer War Flashcards
What years did the First Boer War take place?
1880 to 1881
True or False: The Second Boer War was fought between 1899 and 1902.
True
Fill in the blank: The First Boer War was also known as the ______ War.
Anglo-Boer
What were the main Boer republics involved in the Boer War?
The South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State.
What was one of the primary causes of the Second Boer War?
Disputes over British control and governance in the Boer republics.
Multiple Choice: Which British leader was in power during the Second Boer War?
Cecil Rhodes
What was the significance of the Battle of Majuba Hill?
It was a decisive Boer victory in the First Boer War.
True or False: The British used concentration camps during the Second Boer War.
True
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Vereeniging?
It ended the Second Boer War and placed the Boer republics under British control.
Fill in the blank: The policy of ______ aimed at assimilating the Boer population after the war.
British imperialism
What was the impact of the Boer War on British public opinion?
It led to criticism of British military tactics and the use of concentration camps.
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the turning point of the Second Boer War?
The Battle of Spion Kop
What was one effect of the Boer War on South Africa’s future?
It contributed to the eventual establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910.
True or False: The term ‘scorched earth’ was used during the Boer War.
True
What was the primary military strategy employed by the Boers?
Guerrilla warfare.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a major reason for the British defeat in the early stages of the Boer War.
underestimation of Boer military capabilities
What role did the press play during the Boer War?
It influenced public opinion and reported on the conditions in concentration camps.
Multiple Choice: Who was the famous British General known for his role in the Second Boer War?
Lord Roberts
What year did the Second Boer War officially end?
1902
What was the significance of the Battle of Colenso?
It was a significant British defeat early in the Second Boer War.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was the British military response to the Boer guerrilla tactics.
Blockhouse system
What was the role of the Orange Free State during the Boer War?
It was one of the main Boer republics that fought against British forces.
Multiple Choice: Which event triggered the start of the Second Boer War?
The Jameson Raid
What was the significance of the Battle of Paardeberg?
It was a major British victory that led to the surrender of Boer General Cronje.