2. Boer Republics
Boer people moved because they did not like British
rule
Created two republics: Orange Free State and the Transvaal
(Later the South African Republic)
They put many of the natives from the area on reservations
because they believed in white superiority
British Prime Minister of Cape Colony, Cecil
Rhodes, planned to overthrow the South African
Republic of the Boers without British
consent, starting a way
3. The Boer War
Lasted from 1899-1902
Fierce resistance angered the British
They burned crops and forced 120,000 women and children
into detention camps
British eventually won- much larger army
Created an independent Union of South Africa which
combined with Cape Colony
A self-governing nation within the British Empire
4. Colonial Rule in Africa
The British ruled in Africa through indirect rule
Cheaper and easier and did not disrupt native customs
Consequences:
British administrators made all major decisions, the nations
authorities only enforced those decisions
Did not allow for other people to rule outside of the old
elite, causing tribe and class tensions
Most other European Nations governed through
direct rule
5. Rise of African Nationalism
New leaders, who had been educated in colonial
schools, resented the unfair treatment of their people
They wanted to assert their own nationality
In the early 20th century native peoples began to
organize political parties and movements to bring
and end to colonial rule
