Why were the Dutch called Boers?
The term Boer, derived from the Afrikaans word for farmer, was used to describe the people in southern Africa who traced their ancestry to Dutch, German and French Huguenot settlers who arrived in the Cape of Good Hope from 1652.
Why did the Boers come to South Africa?
They emigrated from the Cape to live beyond the reach of the British colonial administration, with their reasons for doing so primarily being the new Anglophone common law system being introduced into the Cape and the British abolition of slavery in 1833.
What advantage did the Trek Boers have over the Khoikhoi?
The Trek Boers had better weapons which resulted in hundreds of Khoikhoi being killed and dispossessed of their traditional grazing lands. Some Khoikhoi were forced to become labourers and servants for the Europeans. Others fled further inland to join the San on less fertile land in mountainous areas.
Which 2 animals became extinct due to the Trek Boers way of life?
The Trek Boers’ way of life had some destructive effects. They hunted and killed wild animals, causing the extinction of the blauwbok and quagga populations.
What was the South African Boer War about?
The South African Boer War begins between the British Empire and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. The Boers, also known as Afrikaners, were the descendants of the original Dutch settlers of southern Africa.
Who were the Boers?
The Boers, also known as Afrikaners, were the descendants of the original Dutch settlers of southern Africa. Britain took possession of the Dutch Cape colony in 1806 during the Napoleonic wars, sparking resistance from the independence-minded Boers, who resented the Anglicization of South Africa and Britain’s anti-slavery policies.
How many years did the Second Boer War last?
Second Boer War Part of the Boer Warsduring the Scramble for Africa Boer militia at the Battle of Spion Kop Date 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902 (2 years, 7 months, 20 days) Location Southern Africa (present-day South Africa, Lesothoand Eswatini)[1]
When did the Boers turn to armed resistance?
When the British government made its determination to uphold the annexation clear, the Boers turned to armed resistance in December 1880. They reinstated the republic, led by a triumvirate consisting of Vice President Paul Kruger, Commandant-General Piet Joubert and MW Pretorius.