Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which of these statements about the Boer War (1899-1902) is correct?
- AThe British fought settlers from the Netherlands in South AfricaRight answer
- BThe British fought settlers from France in India
Answer: The British fought settlers from the Netherlands in South Africa
The Boers were Dutch settlers in South Africa who fought hard for over three years. The war led people to doubt that the Empire could last.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 203 of 651, written in our own words.