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When did the First Boer war start and end?
1880-1881
Who were Boers?
Dutch settlers of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State
What caused the Second Boer War?
The discovery of gold and diamonds in the Boer republics led to a war
Why did Canada join the War?
Canada joined because the British asked for help
When did the Second Boer War start and end?
1899-1902
Who is Wilfrid Laurier?
He was the Prime minister of Canada at that time.
Where was the Boer War happening?
South Africa
What was the Treaty of Vereeniging?
It was a treaty that ended the Second Boer War
How many Canadians died?
270
How many people died in total?
60,000
Who invented scorched-earth policies?
Herbert Kitchener
Which Republic got annexed in 1877?
Transvaal (South African Republic)
In how many Republics did the Boer live?
2
Who was Paul Kruger?
Last president of Transvaal.
When was Union of South Africa created?
1910
