Term 4: The Mineral Revolution and the South African War

Question 1

Capitalism

Answer 1

An economic system based on individual wealth and private ownership of property.

Question 2

Mineral Revolution

Answer 2

The economic consequences of the discovery of Gold and Diamonds in Southern Africa.

Question 3

Proletariet

Answer 3

Industrial labour force with little power over the price of its labour.

Question 4

Randlords

Answer 4

The wealthy capitalist class of mine owners.

Question 5

Uitlander

Answer 5

The name given to foreigners living in the Boer Republics.

Question 6

Compounds

Answer 6

Under resourced accommodation for black miners

Question 7

Monopoly

Answer 7

Being the only supplier of a skill or resource

Question 8

Guerrilla Warfare

Answer 8

A military tactic based on small independent groups that use hit and run attacks.

Question 9

Concentration Camp

Answer 9

A prison camp for political prisoners who are forced there because of their ethnic identity, often in the name of national security.

Question 10

Scorched Earth Policy

Answer 10

The burning of farms and residential areas as a military strategy.