Colonisation Of The Cape In 17th And 18th Century

Question 1

What were the effects of the British colonization at the cape

Answer 1

British merchants set up businesses at the cape
Cape town grew as an important trading centre
Many more ships stopped at the cape to their way to and from British colonies
There was a bigger demand for products from farmers like wheat, meat and wine
Farmers become wealthier
Britain sent explorers and traders into the interior to set up new trade networks