The Second Anglo-Boer War

The Second Anglo-Boer War

Assessment

Flashcard

History

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lea Rency

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

19 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Second Anglo-Boer War also known as?

Back

The South African War.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who fought in the Second Anglo-Boer War?

Back

The British Empire and the two Boer republics: the South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the main causes of the Second Anglo-Boer War?

Back

Tensions over independence, control, and resources between the British Empire and the Boers.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What discovery increased tensions between the British and the Boers?

Back

The discovery of gold in the Transvaal region in 1886.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Cecil Rhodes and what was his role in the war?

Back

Cecil Rhodes was a British leader who wanted to expand British control over the Boer republics and promoted the idea of a British-controlled Cape-to-Cairo railway.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Jameson Raid?

Back

A failed raid by British-backed adventurers in 1895 to overthrow the Boer government in the Transvaal.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What ultimatum did the Boers issue to Britain in 1899?

Back

The Boers demanded the removal of British troops from the Boer republics.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?