Who? – South African Republic and the Orange Free State vs. Great Britain.
Why? – Great Britain believed they owned this land by right. Along with this, Gold was in large quantities which became a large reason for Great Britain to try and take over.
Where? – South Africa and the Orange Free State.
What? – The war was a war for independence from Great Britain which took place from 1899 to 1902. The war was not only fought over the independence of South Africa and the Orange Free State but also for control of plentiful resources within the African territories obtained, some through purchasing from the Native tribes. Also, for the large supply of Gold which was in that land.
It was a war for both freedom from British rule and the freedom to live the simple life of a Boer (farmer) and make money from their own labor without the crushing taxes from Great Britain. In many respects, it is similar to the American Revolution except this war for independence was short lived and resulted in the victory of Great Britain. An estimated one-hundred thousand lives were lost, which included a large death toll of twenty thousand British soldiers. The Boer troops had an estimated death toll of fourteen thousand, and twenty-six thousand of the Boer Women and children. These Women and children died primarily in British built Concentration Camps. Not only did the Boers die in these camps but also the black Africans as well, with an estimated thirteen thousand to twenty thousand deaths. These deaths were primarily caused by malnutrition and diseases. The poor treatment black Africans showed that Great Britain was not interested in a lasting alliance with the these black Africans. In the end though, Great Britain won. During this battle the Boers promised that they would allow black Africans to be involved in the Political sphere if they fought for them, but since they made peace with Britain the promise was not upheld.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/event/South-African-War
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sectional-view-of-a-typical-boer-entrenchment-2nd-boer-war-1899-1902-57305920.htmlh
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