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Dutch colonization of South Africa Word Scramble

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In this word scramble game, players can test their knowledge of the Dutch colonization of South Africa (1652-1910) by unscrambling key vocabulary terms.

  • Players will unravel the complexities of this historical period.
  • Challenge yourself to uncover important terms related to Dutch colonization.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Boer
The Boers were Dutch settlers who established farms in South Africa during the colonial period.
Afrikaner
The Afrikaners were descendants of Dutch settlers who became a distinct cultural group in South Africa.
Cape Colony
The Cape Colony was a Dutch colony established at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
Great Trek
The Great Trek was a mass migration of Boers in the 1830s to escape British control and establish their own independent republics.
Anglo-Boer War
The Anglo-Boer War was fought between British forces and Boer republics in South Africa, resulting in British victory and the annexation of the Boer territories.
Apartheid
Apartheid was a system of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the South African government, which was influenced by Dutch colonial policies.
Voortrekkers
The Voortrekkers were Boer pioneers who embarked on the Great Trek to establish their own independent republics in South Africa.
Dutch East India Company
The Dutch East India Company was instrumental in establishing Dutch colonies in South Africa, including the Cape Colony.
Cape Dutch architecture
Cape Dutch architecture refers to the style of architecture developed by Dutch settlers in South Africa, characterized by white-washed buildings with thatched roofs.
Natives Land Act
The Natives Land Act was a piece of legislation passed by the South African government in 1913 to restrict black South Africans from owning land, reflecting Dutch colonial attitudes towards land ownership.

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