Background to the South African War (Grade 10 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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During which years did the South African War take place?
During which years did the South African War take place?
1899-1902
In which year were diamonds discovered at Kimberley?
In which year were diamonds discovered at Kimberley?
1867
Where was gold discovered in 1886?
Where was gold discovered in 1886?
On the Witwatersrand
Which mining company did Rhodes, Robinson, and Barnato create?
Which mining company did Rhodes, Robinson, and Barnato create?
De Beers
What were Britain's three key imperial goals in South Africa?
What were Britain's three key imperial goals in South Africa?
Wealth, labour, subdue chiefdoms
What were the mainly British fortune seekers in the ZAR called?
What were the mainly British fortune seekers in the ZAR called?
Uitlanders
Why did Britain desperately need access to gold reserves?
Why did Britain desperately need access to gold reserves?
For the gold standard system
How long did migrant labour contracts typically last?
How long did migrant labour contracts typically last?
6-12 months
What was the purpose of the Hut Tax?
What was the purpose of the Hut Tax?
Force farmers to work in mines
What was the outcome of the First Boer War in 1881?
What was the outcome of the First Boer War in 1881?
ZAR defeated Britain at Majuba