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=**Boer War**= The Boer War began in 1899 between British and jealous Boers, Dutch farmers, and ended in 1902. During European exploration, the dutch were the first to take control of South Africa. This bred a sense of entitlement, one of the major causes for this war. For, when the South African Republic announced the discovery of gold, many foreigners, Uitlanders, flocked to get their share. In order to assert their position, the Boers gave the Uitlanders limited political rights and power. This escalated the tension between the foreigners, especially the British, and the Boers. In 1899, war was declared. Despite early victories, the Dutch eventually surrendered to the British. After the treaty of Vereeniging, the Boers agreed to cease fighting and swore allegiance to King Edward VII.

Created by Elizabeth, Rachellm, and Stacy on 5/20/09