The 'Boer War' (1899–1902) was fought between the British Empire and the descendants of which settlers?
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Correct answer: Dutch-origin settlers
The Boers (or Afrikaners) were descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa. The conflict was fueled by the discovery of gold and diamonds in Boer-controlled republics like the Transvaal.
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