The First Boer WarVs.

The Revolutionary War

Meet The TyrantThe Boer War

The British empire was in power in many of the Southern states in Africa, including the Transvaal Republic (modern day South Africa).

The Revolutionary War

The British Empire (King George was the King of Britain at that time).

He was a dictator and a tyrant!

He had control over all the American colonies at that time.

The Causes of RevoltThe Boer War

The British annexation over S.A.

The Boers opposed the British rule over their land.

They wanted their freedom again.

The Revolutionary War

The British were imposing high taxes on the Colonies.

They made the Tea act, the stamp act and many more laws.

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What Did The People Do About It?

The Boer War

--- The Boers revolt

--- They formally declare independence from the British. This leads to the war on 16th December 1800

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--- Colonists believe that the king is a tryrant

--- People revolt and boycott

--- They say “No taxation without representation”QuickTime™ and a

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So The Tyrant Decides To…

The Boer War The British thought that the Boers were no match for them

They lost many battles and they

needed a lot of

reinforcement.

The Revolutionary War

The British sent more troops and reinforcement.

They made more laws/taxes.

They formally declared war. QuickTime™ and a

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How Did They Attain Freedom?The Boer War

The Boers formed militia.

They were skilled hunters and marksmen which gave them an advantage.

They also had the advantage of knowing the terrain.

The Revolutionary WarThe colonists sent delegates to the 1st and 2nd continental congress.

They formed militia

They made the continental army

Teamed up with the French.

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Who Helped Out?The Boer War

The former president T. F. Burgers and other people were against British rule and wanted their Independence back.

Paul Kruger and E. J. P. Jorissen went to London in 1877 to try to make reason.

The Revolutionary War

The sons of liberty protested.

George Washington lead the continental army.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence.

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What Happened In The End?The Boer War

The war ended in March 1881

South Africa (Transvaal) got its independence back.

The Pretoria Convention (1881) and the London Convention (1884) stated the terms of peace between these two nations

The Revolutionary WarThe war ended in 1783 with the United States of America victorious over Britain.

There was the treaty of Paris laying down terms of peace between the two nations.

They were now an independent country.

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How Are Those Countries Today?The Boer War

The South African Republic is one of Africa’s Strongest Nations.

It has a strong, Independent government.

It hosted the world cup in 2010 :D

The Revolutionary War

The United States of America are now one of the worlds strongest nations.

They celebrate their independence every year on July 4th.

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