What Was The Role And Experience Of Woman In The South African War Flashcards
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What did women do during the war
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They helped to support the Boer commandos with weapons and supplies as well as with moral support
They stayed I’m the farms a d maintained them while the men were away at war
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As a result of the British scorched policy what happened to the women and children
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They suffered at concentration camps
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What happened to the women who were not taken to concentration camps
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They evaded the British and wandered in the vele for the entire duration of the war
They were often accompanied by their black servants
They would seek shelter in caves or anywhere else that could provide shelter and remain hidden from the British
Most women suffering in the bush made then more determined to continue supporting the Boer commandos
