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Grade 10 History DBE HISTORY STUDY GUIDE 2023 and QP. (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) P1, EC/NOVEMBER 2019. That Assessment Company Sept 2024
Important:
These study notes are revised and updated annually to align with the CAPS curriculum and
current examination requirements. The content is based on past examination papers,
tests and typical assessment question patterns.
The content was adapted and structured for examination preparation purposes. AI tools
were used to assist with formatting, rephrasing and differentiation.
These notes are designed to help learners:
• Understand key concepts
• Practise exam-style questions
• Identify important themes and patterns in assessments
• Revise important content in a structured way
To ensure learners work with the most relevant and up-to-date content, parents and
learners are encouraged to confirm that they are using the latest version of the notes. If you
are unsure whether you have the latest version, please feel free to contact me at:
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Please note that these notes are compiled as a structured study aid for examination
preparation. They do not replace the prescribed textbook or classroom instruction.
Important: Learners can use the Term 3 notes for focused Term 3 preparation. Where
applicable, it is also recommended that learners revise Term 1 and Term 2 notes together
with the Term 3 notes.
Good luck, Juffrou Ansie
Contents
COLONIAL EXPANSION AFTER 1750 ............................................................................... 2
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR AND UNION ................................................................................ 7
HOW WERE THE AFRICANS AFFECTED BY THE DISCOVERY OF MINERALS? .................... 18
Role and experiences of black South Africans in the war ................................................ 22
Paragraph ................................................................................................................... 27
ESSAY QUESTION ....................................................................................................... 27
Circa (c.) Circa (c.) means approximately or around the time
Free burghers In 1652, the Dutch East India Company started a halfway-
station vegetable garden at the Cape. After 5 years the workers
were made ‘free burghers’ and given land in the interior to farm.
Trekboers Free burghers who began developing their own language and
culture and became known as Boers or trekboers
Archaeological Objects found by archaeologists that give information about
evidence the past
Colonialism The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control
over another country, occupying with settlers, and exploiting it
economically
COLONIAL EXPANSION AFTER 1750
HOW DID COLONIALISM IMPACT NEGATIVELY ON THE LIVES OF BOTH THE XHOSAS AND
BOERS IN THE CAPE?
Source 2A
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Reasons why Britain was interested in taking control of South Africa
• The British wanted to control the Cape because of its strategic position on the sea
route to India.
• When gold and diamonds were discovered in the 1860s–1880s, their interest in the
region increased
• British rule has increasingly made their country an
industrial and business world
The negative impact that colonialism had on the lives
of both the Xhosas and the Boers in the Cape Colony
• It changed their lifestyle because they were used
to a simple family life.
• Their land was taken from them – had to move
inland.
• Most of them were turned into slaves
• They were encouraged to engage in wars
Why the Boers disliked the British rule
• The Boers wanted a simple life.
• The British made their country a country of industry and business.
• The British took their land.
• The British took their power/culture and dignity
Source 2B
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Nongqawuse’s report to her family after her encounter with the
man:
• The community would rise from the dead.
• All cattle must be slaughtered
How the Xhosa paramount chief, Sarhili respond to the prophecies
• Sent emissaries to the Gxarha River to investigate the
prophecies.
• Two councillors were sent to notify the chiefs under British
jurisdiction to sacrifice bewitched cattle.
How this prophecy would have led to the defeat of the white man
• The White settlers would be driven into the sea.
• The Xhosa nation would reign supreme again.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
IMAGES: Canva and AI-generated images based on typical examination-style questions. Resources: EKURHULENI-NORTH DISTRICT 19 September 2023
Grade 10 History DBE HISTORY STUDY GUIDE 2023 and QP. (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) P1, EC/NOVEMBER 2019. That Assessment Company Sept 2024
Important:
These study notes are revised and updated annually to align with the CAPS curriculum and
current examination requirements. The content is based on past examination papers,
tests and typical assessment question patterns.
The content was adapted and structured for examination preparation purposes. AI tools
were used to assist with formatting, rephrasing and differentiation.
These notes are designed to help learners:
• Understand key concepts
• Practise exam-style questions
• Identify important themes and patterns in assessments
• Revise important content in a structured way
To ensure learners work with the most relevant and up-to-date content, parents and
learners are encouraged to confirm that they are using the latest version of the notes. If you
are unsure whether you have the latest version, please feel free to contact me at:
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Please note that these notes are compiled as a structured study aid for examination
preparation. They do not replace the prescribed textbook or classroom instruction.
Important: Learners can use the Term 3 notes for focused Term 3 preparation. Where
applicable, it is also recommended that learners revise Term 1 and Term 2 notes together
with the Term 3 notes.
Good luck, Juffrou Ansie
Contents
COLONIAL EXPANSION AFTER 1750 ............................................................................... 2
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR AND UNION ................................................................................ 7
HOW WERE THE AFRICANS AFFECTED BY THE DISCOVERY OF MINERALS? .................... 18
Role and experiences of black South Africans in the war ................................................ 22
Paragraph ................................................................................................................... 27
ESSAY QUESTION ....................................................................................................... 27
Circa (c.) Circa (c.) means approximately or around the time
Free burghers In 1652, the Dutch East India Company started a halfway-
station vegetable garden at the Cape. After 5 years the workers
were made ‘free burghers’ and given land in the interior to farm.
Trekboers Free burghers who began developing their own language and
culture and became known as Boers or trekboers
Archaeological Objects found by archaeologists that give information about
evidence the past
Colonialism The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control
over another country, occupying with settlers, and exploiting it
economically
COLONIAL EXPANSION AFTER 1750
HOW DID COLONIALISM IMPACT NEGATIVELY ON THE LIVES OF BOTH THE XHOSAS AND
BOERS IN THE CAPE?
Source 2A
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Reasons why Britain was interested in taking control of South Africa
• The British wanted to control the Cape because of its strategic position on the sea
route to India.
• When gold and diamonds were discovered in the 1860s–1880s, their interest in the
region increased
• British rule has increasingly made their country an
industrial and business world
The negative impact that colonialism had on the lives
of both the Xhosas and the Boers in the Cape Colony
• It changed their lifestyle because they were used
to a simple family life.
• Their land was taken from them – had to move
inland.
• Most of them were turned into slaves
• They were encouraged to engage in wars
Why the Boers disliked the British rule
• The Boers wanted a simple life.
• The British made their country a country of industry and business.
• The British took their land.
• The British took their power/culture and dignity
Source 2B
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Nongqawuse’s report to her family after her encounter with the
man:
• The community would rise from the dead.
• All cattle must be slaughtered
How the Xhosa paramount chief, Sarhili respond to the prophecies
• Sent emissaries to the Gxarha River to investigate the
prophecies.
• Two councillors were sent to notify the chiefs under British
jurisdiction to sacrifice bewitched cattle.
How this prophecy would have led to the defeat of the white man
• The White settlers would be driven into the sea.
• The Xhosa nation would reign supreme again.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
