The Boer War (1899–1902) was fought in South Africa between the British Empire and descendants of which settlers?
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Correct answer: Dutch Afrikaners
The Boers were Dutch farmers who resisted British encroachment on their independent republics, especially after the discovery of gold. The conflict is noted for the British use of scorched-earth tactics and concentration camps.
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