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Colonization
First Dutch colony on South African Cape. This was soon followed by many more colonies from the British and various other countries. The effects of these actions were increased agricultural producivity and political discontent.
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British Sovereignty
British gained full sovereignty over South Africa in the year 1815. They had been fighting the dutch for control up to this point. This sovereignty was recognised at the Congress of Vienna. This led to an influx of white immigrants to the cape. http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/unitedkingdom/index.html -
Shaka Zulu Kecomes King
Shaka Zulu, an illegitimate son of the Zulu King, slowly climbed to power as those above him were killed. He showed great military strength and many reforms. These reforms centralized the Zulu Kingdom. http://www.aliwalshoal.net/maps.htm -
Shaka's Death
Shaka Zulu built a very strong army and proved to be a great lader. But, as time went on he became more paranoid and reserved. Little did he know his family was planning to assassinate him. His two brothers killed him and one took his place as ruler. The Zulu kingdom declined from there. http://www.amazon.com/Shaka-Zulu-Edward-Fox/dp/B00003BDXK -
British Abolish Slavery
The Britished abolished slavery in South Africa. This was not convenient for the Boers, who relied on slave labor. The Boers perspective on religion allowed for slavery. A gap was created between the two peoples at this point. -
The Great Trek
The Boers grew tired of British urbanization and eventually took most of their belongings and servants with them farther inland. Here they found open pastures that had not been colonized to graze on. http://www.sahistory.org.za/south-africa-1806-1899/great-trek-1835-1846 -
British Zulu War
The Zulu people grew tired of being encircled by the British and Afrikaners. They were led to war by their king Cetshwayo. They were spurred on by an initial victory but were quickly defeated after that. http://www.britishbattles.com/zulu-war/isandlwana.htm -
Anglo-Boer Wars
The Boers refused to be annexed into Britain so a war broke out and the Boers initially won their independence. However, this was short lived as a second war came about and the British were more prepared. After a brutal war a treaty was made where the Boers accepted British sovereighnty and the British worked to rebuild what they destroyed. http://www.bwm.org.au/site/An_Australian_Perspective.asp -
Gold Discovered
The discovery of gold in South Africa added to instability.It was found in Afrikaner territory but the imperialistic Cecil Rhodes was determined to get his hands on it. He led an army into the area and took it into british control. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Rhodes -
Union of South Africa
The British had long planned to unite the many territories of South Africa. At this time their goal was finally accomplished. This gave the country equal status as other British territories like Canada. Unfortunately, this led to many segregationalist policies towards Africans. http://grape.co.za/users/tim_james/blog/2012-01-09-century_ago_and_some_old_not_old_wines.html
