Middle classes have grown considerably and lower classes are enfranchised.
Factory reforms have made working conditions much better
womens rights and education are now much more openly discussed
In 1899 the majority of the public think that the British Empire is a force for good; 1/3 of humanity currently being ruled by the British Empire.
Dutch farmers settle in South Africa (the Boers) and in 1815 British possession of Capetown is confirmed during the Napolienic war.
In 1840 The Voortreckers (dutch) established their own 2 free states: The Transvaal and the Orange Free State.
Zulu war takes place in 1879-80.
The first Boer war took place in 1881; British defeat at Majuba Hill. The British were going to grant independence anyway but the Boers see this as a victory.
Gold discovered in the Transvaal in 1886.
September 1899- British Ultimatum for equality in terms of rights for Uitlanders (British immigrants in the Transvaal) Boer Ultimatum in October 1899- removal of British authority from the Transvaal or war.
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