South Africa during New Imperialism

  • The British take control of the Cape Colony

    The British take control of the Cape Colony
  • Period: to

    Boers rebel against the British

    Sparking the first Anglo-Boer War. Conflict ends with a negotiated peace. Transvaal is restored as a Republic.
  • Formation of Union of South Africa

    Formation of Union of South Africa
    This occurs by former British colonies of the Cape and Natal, and the Boer Republics of Transvaal, and Orange Free State
  • Native National congress founded

    Native National congress founded
    Later this was renamed the African National Congress (ANC)
  • Native Land Act

    Native Land Act