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What did the dutch fight between 1899-1902?

The Dutch were involved in the Second Boer War in South Africa between 1899 and 1902. The conflict was fought between the British Empire and the Boer republics, with the Dutch aligning with the British against the Boers. It resulted in British victory and the annexation of the Boer republics.


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.


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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?

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Which two countrires colonised South Africa in 1790?

South Africa was divided into the British and Dutch colonies


What areas did the French British and Dutch explore?

The French explored North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The British explored North America, India, Australia, and Africa. The Dutch explored Indonesia, South Africa, and parts of South America.