South Africa in the Early 20th century Flashcards
1
Q
what were the main reasons for British involvement in South Africa
A
- political
- economic
-social - role of individuals
2
Q
what was the reasons for political involvement in SA
A
- The British wanted a South African Federation that was united under the British flag
- Boers and the Kruger Government wanted to maintain their independence
3
Q
what was the economic reasons for British involvement in SA
A
- The opportunities of new Trade with the federation was even further appealing for the British imperialists
- Diamonds and Gold were discovered in the Transvaal in 1886 making involvement in South Africa very profitable
4
Q
what was the social reasons for involvement in SA
A
- Uitlanders, the British and other European miners who immigrated for work was seen to by the Boers as a threat to the Boers as a threat to their continued independence
- Kruger government restricted the Freedoms of the Uitlanders
- British, such as Joseph Chamberlain and Alfred Milner urged the Uitlanders to be discontent and oppose the government
5
Q
what were the role of individuals for reasons for involvement in SA
A
- Cecil Rhodes - desired a SA Federation, willing to use force
- Paul Kruger, leader of the boers in the O.F.S
- Alfred Milner - ardent imperialists eager to be involved and get South Africa under the British flag
- Joseph Chamberlain - ardent imperialists …
6
Q
what and when was the Jameson Raid
A
- New Years of 1896
- uprising led by Starr Jameson , 600 men
- failed and embarrassed the British Government
- to the Boers it was a declaration of war
7
Q
What were the following years like
A
- uneasy peace between the two sides
8
Q
what happened in 1899
A
- Milner broke off talks with the Kruger Government at th ebloemgontain conference
-leading to the eventual war
9
Q
what happened in September 1899
A
Britain send in troops to South Africa
- boers realise the threat and offer a ultimatum
- there was no reaction therefore signalling the breakout of war
