Question

Which side won the Boer Wars and how did it win? O A. The British won by using guerilla warfare. O B. The British won by using scorched earth tactics O C. The Boers won by enlisting the support of Outlanders. O D. The Boers won by using guerilla warfare.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The British won by using scorched earth tactics.

Explanation:

The Boer Wars are important for several reasons. The fighting showed how effective guerilla war tactics could be. Britain had one of the most well-trained and well-funded armies but had to use scorched-earth tactics to finally win. The nation had to destroy almost everything—farms, schools, homes— to win. The war foreshadowed much of the violence that was to come. The British set up concentration camps to hold the Boers and these atrocities horrified British citizens. As a result, Britain improved its own welfare systems. The Boer Wars showed how difficult and violent it would be for Europe to control some African colonies.

Answer 2

Answer: $\text {B}$

Explanation:

$\text {The Boer Wars took place in South Africa.}$

$\text {The British people won the conflict to only grow their empire.}$

$\text {The Boers lost because they were not prepared for war.}$

$\text {The British won with scorched Earth tactics.}$

$\text {Our answer is option B.}$