Boer War

Question 0

British Empire 1899

Answer 0

Britain controlled 1/4 of the Worlds land surface and ruled 1/5 of its population.
Largest fleet in the world

Question 1

Opposition to Empire growth

Answer 1

The Liberals
Early Socialist Movements
The Church

Question 2

Why war in 1899?

Answer 2

The Boers demanded withdrawal of British troops from their borders and redirection away from South Africa. Upon refusal, the Orange Free state and Transvaal Republic declared waron Britain.

Question 3

Important People of the time

Answer 3

Lord Salisbury - British PM during war (Conservative)
David Lloyd George - Liberal Politician (Future PM)
Joseph Chamberlain - Colonial Secretary
Paul Kruger - President of South Africa

Question 4

Jameson Raid

Answer 4

29 December 1895 - 2 January 1896
British Jameson and mercenaries carried out a raid in the Transvaal intending to cause an uprising. This failed and caused tension in the area against the British

Question 5

Phase 1

Answer 5

British Defeats October 1899 - January 1900

Question 6

Phase 2

Answer 6

British Victories February 1900 - June 1900

Question 7

Phase 3

Answer 7

Guerrilla Warfare Late 1900 and throughout 1901

Question 8

Spion Kop

Answer 8

British Troops taught a tactical lesson by the Boers. 243 British dead many lying in makeshift trenches. We didnt take enough shovels to dig proper trenches