HSY2603 :
Transformation in southern Africa in the 19th century: colonisation,
migration, mining, and war
Assessment 4
Unique assessment number: 633506
It is important that you note that this assignment is mandatory and must be submitted on or before
the due date of 23 April 2024.
Assignment Purpose
• The purpose of this assignment is to prepare the groundwork for the essay that you will
submit as Assignment 05.
• You will also gain insight into one of the two important themes of the module: the impact
of the mineral revolution in the 19th century OR war in southern Africa in the last two
decades of the 19th century.
• The assignment consists of two essay questions. You are required to select one of the two
essay questions provided and answer the questions that follow based on your chosen topic.
Guidelines for approaching the assignment:
• The assignment is based on Study Units 5 and 6.
, • You are encouraged to consult other books and Internet sources as well, as the more sources
that you manage to locate, read, and understand, the better your work is likely to be. Note
however, the use of Wikipedia and school textbooks are not advised.
• Select one of the two essay questions below. This will be your main question for this
assignment, as well as for Assignment 05.
• It is VERY important that you sign and attach the statement of originality to your
assignment when you submit it.
QUESTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT 03
1. Select ONE of the following two essay questions (2.5)
Discuss the significance of the discovery of rich resources of diamonds and gold in
southern Africa between the 1860’s and the 1890’s
OR
The South African War cannot be regarded as a “white man’s war”. Discuss critically.
2. Identify the main pages of the study guide that contain relevant information to answer the
question you have chosen. (2.5)
3. Identify at least five other sources – books, research articles or internet sources – that you
can use to answer the question you have chosen. Access these sources and reference them
accurately. (5)
4. List five main themes that seem to be relevant to you in relation to the question that you
have chosen. (10)
5. Write an introductory paragraph to the essay question you have chosen. See the
guidelines on the next page to help you here. (10)
Total Marks for Assessment: 30
Transformation in southern Africa in the 19th century: colonisation,
migration, mining, and war
Assessment 4
Unique assessment number: 633506
It is important that you note that this assignment is mandatory and must be submitted on or before
the due date of 23 April 2024.
Assignment Purpose
• The purpose of this assignment is to prepare the groundwork for the essay that you will
submit as Assignment 05.
• You will also gain insight into one of the two important themes of the module: the impact
of the mineral revolution in the 19th century OR war in southern Africa in the last two
decades of the 19th century.
• The assignment consists of two essay questions. You are required to select one of the two
essay questions provided and answer the questions that follow based on your chosen topic.
Guidelines for approaching the assignment:
• The assignment is based on Study Units 5 and 6.
, • You are encouraged to consult other books and Internet sources as well, as the more sources
that you manage to locate, read, and understand, the better your work is likely to be. Note
however, the use of Wikipedia and school textbooks are not advised.
• Select one of the two essay questions below. This will be your main question for this
assignment, as well as for Assignment 05.
• It is VERY important that you sign and attach the statement of originality to your
assignment when you submit it.
QUESTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT 03
1. Select ONE of the following two essay questions (2.5)
Discuss the significance of the discovery of rich resources of diamonds and gold in
southern Africa between the 1860’s and the 1890’s
OR
The South African War cannot be regarded as a “white man’s war”. Discuss critically.
2. Identify the main pages of the study guide that contain relevant information to answer the
question you have chosen. (2.5)
3. Identify at least five other sources – books, research articles or internet sources – that you
can use to answer the question you have chosen. Access these sources and reference them
accurately. (5)
4. List five main themes that seem to be relevant to you in relation to the question that you
have chosen. (10)
5. Write an introductory paragraph to the essay question you have chosen. See the
guidelines on the next page to help you here. (10)
Total Marks for Assessment: 30
