South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
WHY were Britain originally interested
A
THE governor of cape colony said in 1809 that it was an outpost to protect and security for East Indian possessions
2
Q
I’m 1887 Cape Town was chosen for what
A
Principle staging post for reinforcements bound for India in the event of a war with Russia
3
Q
When did bóers first come to the cape
A
1652
4
Q
Discovery of diamonds in
A
1871
5
Q
WHAT did discovery of diamonds do in South Africa
A
Attracted investment and immigrants on an unprecedented scale
6
Q
British Imports into the soared from £2 million in ?
TO ??
A
2 million in 1871 to 7.7 million in 1891
