The Boer Wars

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Who were the Boers by the time of the Boer Wars?

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Farmers from mainly Dutch descent who settled in South Africa.

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What was the primary cause for the initiation of the first Boer war?

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The Boers wanted to rule themselves.

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When was the year the second Boer war officially began?

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1899.

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Where was the geographical location of the Boer Wars?

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South Africa

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Why were the British motivated to acquire control of South African land?

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For resources like gold and diamonds.

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Why did the British decide to retreat after the first war?

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The Boers had more advantages and won more battles.

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Why were the British driven to start the second war?

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Gold was discovered on Boer land.

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Why were the Boers defeated in the second war?

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The British outnumbered their troops.