What Was Different About the Boer War,compared with Other Colonial

question 10

Multiple Choice

What was different about the Boer War,compared with other colonial conflicts in this period?

• A)It resulted in fewer casualties than other wars.
• B)It was primarily fought by white people on both sides of the war.
• C)It did not result in political changes.
• D)British public opinion was firmly in support of the war.
• E)The war was fought primarily for economic interests.

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