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Anglo-Boer War

The Anglo-Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, was a conflict fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State, from 1899 to 1902. The war was primarily about the control of rich gold mines in the Transvaal. It ended with a British victory and the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging, leading to the incorporation of the Boer republics into the British Empire.

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1886 — 2022

  1. 1886

    Discovery of Gold in the Transvaal

    The discovery of gold in the Transvaal region significantly increased tensions between the British Empire and the Boer republics, setting the stage for the Anglo-Boer War.
  2. 1895

    Jameson Raid

    The Jameson Raid was a failed attempt by British forces to incite an uprising against the Boer government in the Transvaal, exacerbating hostilities that led to the Anglo-Boer War.
  3. 1899

    Outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War

    The Anglo-Boer War officially began on October 11, 1899, following the Boer ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of British troops from their borders.
  4. 1900

    British Capture of Bloemfontein

    In March 1900, British forces captured Bloemfontein, the capital of the Orange Free State, marking a significant victory in the Anglo-Boer War.
  5. 1900

    Fall of Pretoria

    British forces captured Pretoria, the capital of the South African Republic, in June 1900, further advancing their control in the Anglo-Boer War.
  6. 1901

    Guerrilla Warfare Phase

    By 1901, the Anglo-Boer War had transitioned into a guerrilla warfare phase, with Boer commandos employing hit-and-run tactics against British forces.
  7. 1902

    Treaty of Vereeniging

    The Anglo-Boer War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging on May 31, 1902, resulting in the incorporation of the Boer republics into the British Empire.
  8. 1902

    Formation of Concentration Camps

    During the Anglo-Boer War, the British established concentration camps for Boer civilians, leading to significant loss of life due to poor conditions.
  9. 1910

    Union of South Africa

    The former Boer republics were incorporated into the Union of South Africa, a self-governing dominion of the British Empire, following the Anglo-Boer War.
  10. 1913

    Natives Land Act

    The Natives Land Act, passed in 1913, was influenced by the socio-political changes following the Anglo-Boer War, restricting black land ownership in South Africa.
  11. 1948

    Rise of Apartheid

    The policies and aftermath of the Anglo-Boer War indirectly contributed to the rise of apartheid in South Africa, beginning in 1948.
  12. 1994

    End of Apartheid

    The end of apartheid in 1994 marked a significant shift in South African politics, rooted in the historical context of the Anglo-Boer War and its aftermath.
  13. 1999

    Centenary Commemoration

    The centenary of the Anglo-Boer War was commemorated in 1999, reflecting on the conflict's historical significance and impact on South Africa.
  14. 2002

    100th Anniversary of Treaty of Vereeniging

    The 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Vereeniging was marked in 2002, highlighting the end of the Anglo-Boer War and its long-lasting effects.
  15. 2010

    South Africa World Cup

    The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa brought global attention to the country's history, including the legacy of the Anglo-Boer War.
  16. 2022

    Historical Reassessment

    Recent historical reassessments of the Anglo-Boer War have focused on its impact on South African society and its role in shaping modern South Africa.

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