This paper examines how the period 1870-1910 saw a variety of changes in the relationship between Britain and the Boer
Republics.
It look at how, although initially there was much animosity between the two groups, the Boer
republics were more dependent on the British to protect them from the Zulu tribe. It shows how several
changes along this timescale resulted in a number of changes between the two and how a series of economic changes and long term desires to control created a transfer of priorities; Britain was desperately trying to strengthen their Empire to protect their trade and strategic positions, whilst the Boer republics wanted independence from the obstinate British government.