The Battle Of Blaauwberg Flashcards
True or false: the British application of the Cape was not different that of the Dutch.
False
Name seven improvements made by the British
- They charged lower taxes than the DEIC
- Farmers could sell their produce to anybody
- Farming implements were imported
- New farming methods were implemented
- Water taps were placed in the streets
- Newspapers and horseracing were introduced
- Debating societies and cricket matches were introduced.
Why was 1806 a turning point in South Africa’s history?
The dutch had ruled the Cape for 154 years, but now the British came into rule. British rule ended in 1910 in the Cape, Natal, and the two Boer Republics formed a union to become South Africa.
Fill in the blank. The British immediately began with improvement plan. The colony at this time consisted of ____ settlers, ____ slaves, ____ Khoikhoi, and ___ freed slaves.
22,000, 25,000, 15,000, and 1000.
Which country threaten to take the Cape colony away from the Dutch?
France threatened to take the Cape Colony away from the Dutch.
Explain why the British were determined to gain control of the Cape.
British ships were completely dependent on the Cape for a refreshment station. If the French took over the station it might no longer be able to provide the ships with the fresh produce they needed for their trips.
Which country threatened to take away the Cape Colony from the Dutch?
France
Explain why the British were determined to gain control of the cape.
British ships were completely dependent on the Cape for its refreshment station. If the French took over the refreshment station, they may no longer provide the British with the fresh produce necessary for their long boat trips.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons in no more than two sentences.
“The fact that 1806 was a turning point in the history of SA was decided by what happened in Europe rather than by what happened in the Cape.”
I agree with this statement, because the war between Holland and France triggered the British to colonise the Cape in 1806, creating a turning point in South African history when they changed laws and created a different culture. Therefore, the fact that 1806 was a turning point in the history of SA was decided by what happened in Europe rather than by what happened in the Cape.
In what year did the British first occupy the Cape?
1795
In what year did the British occupy the Cape for these second time?
1806
How long did the Battle of Muizenberg last?
6 weeks
How long did the Battle of Blaauwberg last?
Only a few days.
In what year did the British give the Cape back to the Dutch the first time?
1803
The DEIC was no longer existent in the year…?
1799
