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- Valuable Natural Resources like diamonds and gold.
- Valuable human resources slaves.
- The people were not Christian or white so back then Europe didn't have a problem with it.
- The French were also colonising parts of Africa and the British being rivals of the French had to get the upper hand.
- It was quite easy. The British had a large professional army with muskets and artillery African tribes were small without proper army's and had primitive technology.
- Africa's coastline is travelled by trade ships going to India. These ships needed large harbours and supplies friendly ports in African could do this.
- The Royal Navy required lots of harbours to maintain it's self and protect shipping across the biggest empire the world has ever known.
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∙ 11y agoOriginally it was because South Africa was strategically placed half way between Europe and Asia along the trade route so trade ships had a place to get fresh supplies. Later it was because of the gold and diamonds.
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∙ 13y agoBecause South Africa had many Natural resources many that Britain never have
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∙ 10y agoThe British people did invade South Africa and started apartheid because they were using the divide and rule tactic.
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∙ 14y agoThe diamonds
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When did Great Britain take over South Africa?
England took over South Africa in 1885.
What country gained control over much of southern Africa during the 1800?
Great Britain gained control of much of Southern Africa during the 1800's
Which cultures fought with the zulus in the 19th century over the control of land in south Africa?
The Boers and Britain
Where are hydrangeas found in South Africa?
Hydrangea are not indigenous to South Africa, but can be found cultivated in gardens all over South Africa
What coast of Africa is Mozambique on?
In the continent of Africa, to the south-east, over South-Africa and below Zimbabwe, bathed by the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel over which is located the Island of Madagascar.
When did Great Britain take over South Africa?
England took over South Africa in 1885.
What country gained control over much of southern Africa during the 1800?
Great Britain gained control of much of Southern Africa during the 1800's
When great Britain took over south Africa which African group fought that expasion?
Notably the Zulu. However, at the time of British conquest, much of South Africa was empty of people and it must be noted that Zulu also "took over" when they arrived (as part of the Bantu migrations). Who is "Taking over" is a matter of the perspective of the person teaching you history.
Which cultures fought with the zulus in the 19th century over the control of land in south Africa?
The Boers and Britain
When did Britain take over South America?
Britain never took over South America.
What countries gained the most territory in Africa?
The countries that gained t he most territory in Africa were European countries. Countries like Great Britain and France took over much of Africa.
Where are hydrangeas found in South Africa?
Hydrangea are not indigenous to South Africa, but can be found cultivated in gardens all over South Africa
What coast of Africa is Mozambique on?
In the continent of Africa, to the south-east, over South-Africa and below Zimbabwe, bathed by the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel over which is located the Island of Madagascar.
What continent does South Africa belong to?
In the continent of Africa, to the south-east, over South-Africa and below Zimbabwe, bathed by the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel over which is located the Island of Madagascar.
What is the size of California compared to Great Britain?
California is just over the size of Great Britain.
When did Great Britain take over Nigeria?
Britain took over Nigeria around 1901.
If you were in south africa and flew east to Australia which continent would you fly over?
If you were in South Africa and flew east to Australia, you wouldn't fly over any of the continents. If you were in South America and few east to Australia, you would fly over the continent of Africa.
