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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Decolonization of South Africa
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Cape Colony is Founded
Jan van Riebeeck founded Cape Colony at Table Bay, claiming the area for the Netherlands. https://socialstudiessphere.wikispaces.com/South+Africa-Timeline+of+Decolonization+Events+Blk-E -
British Take Control
After Cape Colony exchanges hands between the Dutch and the British, the colony finally stays with the British. https://socialstudiessphere.wikispaces.com/South+Africa-Timeline+of+Decolonization+Events+Blk-E -
First Anglo-Boer War
Britain denied the Transvaal republicanism created by the Boers in the past. This was met with a rebellion against the British that led to the short lived war. Within 2 years Transvaal is a republic again.
https://socialstudiessphere.wikispaces.com/South+Africa-Timeline+o
This picture is of the battle on Wagon Hill during the fisrt Anglo-Boer War. This is a sketch of what many battles probably looked like during the war.
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The Second Anglo-Boer War
The British had goals of unifying South Africa under their rule. The Transvaal people and the Orange Free State people still wanted independence.Gold was also discovered in the area, which increased European interst. The war ended in less than 3 years with each state as self-governing British colonies.
http://www.sahistory.org.za/article/second-south-african-war-1899-1902-second-anglo-boer-war
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South Africa is formed
Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal and the Orange Free State formed the union of South Africa, when they broke away from the rule of the British.
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The Natives Land Act
The act was passed by the white minority government as a form of descrination against the aboriginal people of the area. It limited the majority of the population to owning only 7% of the land in South Africa. It laid the frameworks for what would later become the infamous Apartheid. -
National Party is Founded
The National party was founded by General JBM Herzog. He was known for being nationalistic. He was opposed by English-speaking South Africans. He met with his supporters in Bloemfontein to form the National Party . http://www.sahistory.org.za/topic/national-party-np
This is the flag that represents the National Party, which is the party that ruled South Africa for many years.
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Apartheid Set In Law
The National Party takes power, which allows the policy of Apartheid to be adopted. This is a policy of segregation. Blacks had to live in seperate places fromt he whites. The Apartheid lasted for around 50 years. http://www.history.com/topics/apartheid
This pictures is of a sign similar to many that were posted during the Apartheid. It is proof of the unfair treatment of blacks during the time period. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/ApartheidSignEnglishAfrikaans.jpg -
Mandela Freed
Nelson Mandela spent the last 27 years in prison, after the ANC is released from ban. https://socialstudiessphere.wikispaces.com/South+Africa-Timeline+of+Decolonization+Events+Blk-E This picture shows Nelson Mandela. He is the face of South African independence. He is one of the most influential people in the world. http://nhlabornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nelson-mandela-released-1990.jpg -
ANC wins 1st non-racial elections
Nelson Mandela becomes president and major changes occur. Government of National Unity formed. Many sanctions are lifted and the commonwealth membership is restored. South Africa has a seat in the UN General Assembly for the first time in 20 years. https://socialstudiessphere.wikispaces.com/South+Africa-Timeline+of+Decolonization+Events+Blk-E This picture shows a group of supporters that were wanting Mandela to become president. http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/121211033851-mandela-ga
