the eastern frontier european settlement Flashcards
how many wars did the Xhosa fight in 100 years
9
What did the nine wars do
they gradually deprived the Xhosa of their own independence and subjugated them to British colonial rule
When was chief Maqoma born and dead
1798-1873
what was he described as and why
He was described as the greatest commanders of the Cape Frontier Wars because of his intelligence and military
what did chief Maqoma try to maintain
the traditional lands, power and social structures of the Xhosa
what was chief Maqoma against about his father
his father’s willingness giving land to the British for the Cape Colony
in which year did the British try to destroy the Xhosa
in 1829
What happened to Maqoma when Chief Ngqika died
he was hounded by colonial raids and then expelled from his own land
What happened in 1835 to Maqoma
Maqoma remained the most powerful Chief
what happened in 1847
Maqoma once more used his military skills and knowledge to lead a guerrilla campaign in the forested mountains and valleys of the Waterkloof
How many years was Maqoma imprisoned for on Robben island
for 12 years
what did the contact between the treks and the Xhosa cause conflict over
over the fertile land and water supplies, it also resulted in trade between them
when was he paroled in which year
1869
through what does chief Maqoma’s legacy lives on
Through oral traditions, and colonial and missionary documents, we learn about a man of considerable intellect and eloquence
where did chief Maqoma die and how
he attempted to resettle his stolen land, however, was banished to robin island
