Steps to War Flashcards
1
Q
What ploy gave Britain an excuse to intervene in the Transvaal?
A
the Jameson Raid of 1895
2
Q
Did the Jameson Raid succeed?
A
FAILURE
- led to Cecil Rhodes resignation (PM of Cape Colony)
3
Q
How was the Jameson Raid portrayed in Br?
A
heroic attempt to help settlers oppressed by anti-democratic & racist Boers
4
Q
How was the Jameson Raid justified by the Br?
A
Joseph Chamberlain (colonial secretary) & Milner insisted Br had a right of control over the Boer republics
5
Q
How did the Boers respond to the Jameson Raid?
A
- Transvaal & OFS allied
- both mobilised for war
- issued an ultimatum for Br to leave = Br refused
- war declared 11 October 1899 w Boers attacking Cape Colony & Natal
