Forms of colonial management

Indirect vs. Direct Rule Indirect rule: Colonies were given a degree of internal autonomy Direct rule: Colony directly administered by the colonizer. Example: Nigeria Example: Senegal

CECIL RHODES Born in England Asthmatic so sent to South Africa when 10 Founder of De Beers Diamond Company Prime Minister of Cape Colony in 1890- 1895 Founder of Rhodesia

Rhodes Colossus - 1892 •“Cape to Cairo Railway” •Unify British Possessions

Uncle Sam: “The Colossus of the Pacific” (A Parody)

Jan van Riebeeck landing on The Cape of Good Hope in 1652 South Africa •1652 - Dutch first arrived on the Cape of Good Hope. •Europeans continue to arrive •Natives moved further inland Jan van Riebeeck landing on The Cape of Good Hope in 1652

The Great Trek, 1835-1843 •British annex the Cape 1815 •Boers/Afrikaners •Cross the Orange River Voortrekkers

Transvaal & Orange Free State

Diamonds and Gold 1867 1886

The Boer War, 1899-1902 •1895-British try and start an anti-Boer revolt •1899-Boers on the offensive •1902-Boers Surrender

Boers The British

A Future British Prime Minister Boer War Correspondent, Winston Churchill