Question

Why did settlers demand an end to company rule in1903

Answer 1

The year stated in this question should be checked again and rectified.

Answer:

Company rule came to an end in 1923 in Southern Rhodesia and settlers demanded for the end of company rule because they wanted effective self-government.

Explanation:

The settlers in Southern Rhodesia wanted self-government . This was because as the number of white settlers and elected members in the Legislative Council increased, there was a demand for self-government; a gradual transfer from Company rule to self-government took place.

In 1923 when the Company's charter was revoked by Whitehall, the Southern Rhodesia became a self-governing colony of Britain in that same year.

In 1924, the Northern Rhodesia experienced an end to British South Africa Company rule.