Historical Events tagged with "vereeniging"
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Treaty of Vereeniging Concludes Second Boer War
The Treaty of Vereeniging marked the end of the Second Boer War, concluding hostilities between the British Empire and the two Boer republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. It was signed on May 31, 1902, at Vereeniging, South Africa, after lengthy negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. The treaty established British sovereignty over the former Boer territories and addressed post-war reconstruction, including economic and social rebuilding efforts. Importantly, it also provided for the eventual self-government of the Boer populations, laying the groundwork for future political developments in South Africa.
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