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Simply for it's resources and land (prime sea front view)

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It was called the Anglo-Boer war

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What was the 1899 war fought between the British and the Dutch in South Africa?

Boer war.


Who were Boers and whom did they fight?

The Boers were Dutch settlers in what is now South Africa. When Britain laid claim to South Africa, a war started between the Boers and the British. That war is known as the Boer War. The British won.


What war was Breaker Morant involved in?

The Boer War, between the British and the Boers (Dutch colonists) in South Africa.


Where did Dutch colonists and later British colonists first live when they began settling in South Africa?

Answer this question… The Cape Colony


When was South Africa colonized?

In the 1700s by the English and Dutch (Afrikaners and Boers) 1652 The Dutch arrive 1688 The French Huguenots 1820 The British Settlers Throughout this period to well into the early 1900 s immigrants from all over the world arrive with notable pockets of German,Scandinavian and Portuguese.The Afrikaans speaking (mainly Dutch) stock continue to dominate and played an increasing dominant role as British power was eroded.


Did Europeans settle in south Africa?

Yes. Mainly the German/Dutch and the British.


Who opposed British ambitions in South Africa?

The Boars... Dutch settlers...


What European colonies colonized south Africa?

The British and Dutch Empires.


In 1910 the British defeated the Dutch and gained control of what nation?

If you refer to 1910 british victory against afrikaners (permanent settlers in south Africa of dutch origins), than it's south Africa.


Which two countrires colonised South Africa in 1790?

South Africa was divided into the British and Dutch colonies


How long was Namibia colonised by Germany and South Africa?

Parts of South Africa were colonies from 1652 to 1910 (first controlled by the Dutch, then the British). South Africa was a British Dominion from 1910 to 1931.


When did the Dutch leave the Cape?

The Cape Colony in South Africa was first ruled by the Dutch. It was ruled by the Dutch Republic from 1652 to 1795 at which point the British took over.