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Key Topic 1: The Governance And Administration of the Empire > Jameson Raid > Flashcards

Jameson Raid Flashcards

1
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Who advocate for a British confederation of South Africa?

A

Rhodes

Chamberlain

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Why was there growing desire for a British confederation of South Africa?

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German territorial gains

Boer confidence due to Transvaal’s gold wealth

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3
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What was the impact of German territorial gains and the Boers confidence due to Transvaal’s gold wealth?

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There was a growing desire for a British confederation of South Africa

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4
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What did the gold-seeking Uitlanders, who were denied political rights under Kruger, do in 1895?

A

Sought the help of Cecil Rhodes

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5
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Who was Cecil Rhodes and what was his importance?

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Leading financial magnates (businessmen) of the Rand Goldfields

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Who was the leading financial magnates (businessmen) of the Rand Goldfields?

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Cecil Rhodes

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7
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Where was the Jameson raid launched from in 1895?

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British Rhodesias

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8
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When was the Jameson raid?

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1895

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9
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What was the plan of the raid?

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Uitlanders would rise up against the Boer government but they pulled back

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10
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Who was Rhodes agent in Rhodesia?

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Dr Jameson

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11
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Who was Dr Jameson?

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Rhodes agent in Rhodesia

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12
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What did Rhodes tell Jameson to do in 1895?

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Invade the Transvaal

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13
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How many police officers were in the Raid?

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500 mounted police officers

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14
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After how many days was Jameson forced to surrender?

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4 days

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15
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How was Jameson defeated?

A

Noticeable and forced to surrender 4 days later

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16
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What was the punishment for Jameson and his 12 companions?

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Imprisonment by the British court

17
Q

Who was sentenced to imprisonment by the British court ?

A

Jameson and his 12 companions

18
Q

What happened to Rhodes as a result of the Raid?

A

Forced to resign from Cape Premiership but was not put on trial

19
Q

Who had to resign from their premiership of the Cape as a result of the raid?

A

Rhodes

20
Q

What was the impact of the raid on the British government?

A

Fiasco and embarrassment even though they didn’t officially support it

21
Q

What was the impact of the raid on the Boers?

A

Stiffened their determination to resist British intrusions

Formed an anti-British ‘Afrikaner Bond’ in cape colony to bond with fellow Boers in Transvaal

22
Q

What happened to Kruger as a result of the raid?

A

Became the people’s hero

23
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How did Chamberlain view the raid?

A

Supported the raid but didn’t want war or to accept that British influence was weakening

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