The discovery of gold and diamonds in the Boer Transvaal led to conflict between the British and the Boers, ultimately resulting in the Boer War. Germany had no direct involvement in causing the war. The war did not establish East Africa as an independent nation, settle all animosities between the British and Afrikaners, or establish the concept of majority rule in South Africa.

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The Boer War

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The Boer War

A) was caused by German refusal to stop arming the Boers.
B) was the result of the discovery of gold and diamonds in the Boer Transvaal.
C) established East Africa as an independent nation.
D) settled all animosities between the British and the Afrikaners.
E) established the concept of majority rule in South Africa.

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