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The Dutch Founded Cape Town Colony
The Dutch took Cape Town Colony under their control. -
Cape Town went under British Control
Britian took over Cape Town colony. -
Independent States
Thousands of Boers established two independent states, and followed a policy of Apartheid. -
Gold!!!
Harrison found one of the first signs of gold! -
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South African War
The British and Boers fought in the South African War. -
Union of South Africa
The British colony became the Union of South Africa. -
Apartheid
Apartheid became the official policy of South Africa. -
ANC
The ANC became more agressive in their protests. -
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Strikes
Strikes had a negative impact on the economy and forced the government to change laws. -
US and Britian
United States and Britian agreed to impose economic sanctions against South Africa. -
Willem de Klerk
Willem de Klerk became President. -
New Law
A new constitution was made to give the right to adults to vote. -
Retired
Nelson Mandela retired.
