The Rise of Afrikaner Nationalism (5) Flashcards
In the 19th century, white Afrikaners living in the ____ Republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free State developed a strong sense of _____ nationalism.
Boer
Afrikaner
Why did a strong sense of Afrikaner Nationalism rise in the 19th century?
This was because of attempts by Britain to control the, in the 1870s.
What was the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners?
An organization of some Afrikaner teachers and ministers in 1875, which called for the Afrikaans language to be recognized as a separate language distinct from Dutch. They also believed that Afrikaners had a special history as a ‘chosen people’ (chosen by God)
during the Great Trek of the 1830s.
What was the Great Trek?
The Great Trek was a movement of Dutch-speaking colonists up into the interior of southern Africa in search of land where they could establish their own homeland, independent of British rule.
When did the Afrikaners unite?
There was little unity amongst Afrikaners in different regions until after the South African War (1899-1902) and the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910.
What were the attitudes of the Afrikaners towards the British in at the time of the South African War?
Many Afrikaners fought against the British in the South African War. After the war, many Afrikaners were bitter about their defeat and their treatment during the war.
What was the South African War?
The Second Boer War was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire’s influence in South Africa. It is also known variously as the Boer War, Anglo-Boer War, or South African War.
How did Britain conciliate Afrikaners after the war?
They created the Union as a self-governing country, although it was part of the British empire. The Union was also an attempt to unite English and Afrikaner South Africans into one nation.
Was there a form of British nationalism displayed by English speaking South Africans?
Yes, English Speakers were proud of their heritage and wanted to keep links with Britain such as the Union Jack (the British flag) and the British National Anthem.
How did the Afrikaners respond to British nationalism?
Afrikaners resented British nationalism and called for a greater say in what they saw as ‘their’ country.
What did the Afrikaners form?
They formed the National Party in 1914 to promote white Afrikaner interests.
Who led the National Party?
JBM Hertzog, a former Boer general and Afrikaner politician.
Afrikaners in the ____, as well as the former Boer republics in the Transvaal and ___ State, supported the National Party.
Cape
Free
When did Hertzog become Prime Minister?
When the National Party was voted in 1924.
What changes did Hertzog make?
Under his government, Afrikaans was recognized as an official language and a South African flag was adopted, which included the flags of the former Boer republic
