answersLogoWhite

0

The British had a policy of colonising countries for profit. Their approach was to take them over, milk them dry and move all possible wealth to Britain. The colony also then became a market for British manufactured goods.

This was not a new concept, having been popularised by ancient leaders such as Atilla, Ghengis and Alexander and was widely practised by most large European countries.

The Boers were reluctant to allow the British to seize their farms, gold and diamond mines and every other resource and to ship all proceeds off to make Britain wealthy.

Out of this reluctance came resistance and eventually warfare.

The American War of Independence followed the same pattern, eventually ousting the British.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who was the chief of Acholi who resisted British rule?

I think it was Rwot Chamo of Payira.


Why did thousands of boers move north in the great trek?

To escape British rule


Why did thousands Boers move north in the great trek?

To escape British rule


How did the boers live during the great trek?

To escape British rule. They went north as they were unhappy with British rule that was imposed at the cape. Your welcome


What term was used to describe a colonist who resisted the british rule?

patriots


What are the causes of boers trek?

shortage of land and population increase are the main causes of great terk


What was the cause of the boer war?

The fact that the Boers wanted freedom and a place to settle. They would never find it under British rule.


Why did the Boers leave the cape colony?

They wanted to get away from the British. They did not like their rule, they did not want to speak english, and they did not agree with Great Britian's doing away with enslavement.


What did colonists do to protect british rule?

I think you are confused because it was not up to the colonists to protect British rule. It was up to the British forces.


Who resisted German rule in Africa?

herero


Why did the British want to rule the Boers at this time?

The British sought to rule the Boers primarily due to economic interests and strategic considerations in southern Africa. The discovery of gold and diamonds in the Boer Republics heightened competition for control over these resources, as they were seen as vital for enhancing Britain's global power. Additionally, the British aimed to consolidate their colonial presence and influence in the region, ensuring stability and security for their trade routes and expanding territories. This imperial ambition led to tensions and conflicts, ultimately culminating in the Boer Wars.


Why did the afrikaners leave cape colony?

They wanted to get away from the British. They did not like their rule, they did not want to speak english, and they did not agree with Great Britian's doing away with enslavement.