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Dutch Boers First Arrive
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Shaka creates a large centralized state
Shaka was a Zulu cheif who was able to create a kingdom in South Africa free from imperialists. -
British Settlers begin to Arrive
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Boers Begin the Great Trek north, into Zulu territory
The trespessing on Zulu land led to war. -
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Gold and Diamonds are discovered in South Africa
These discoveries led to many other people flocking to get in on the treasure, and the Dutch wanted to keep their empire, so they blamed the British, which led to a war between England and the Dutch. -
Boer War Begins
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English Win the Boer War
The english win the war and unify all of the Dutch republics
