Read this quote from the section: “In 1879 colonial authorities divided Zulu lands into 13 territories.” How could historians analyze this as a reason for lasting British victory in the Zulu Wars?(1 point)

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Dividing Zulu land led to British victory at the Battle of Kambula.
Dividing Zulu land led to British victory at the Battle of Kambula.

Dividing Zulu lands destroyed the productivity of their agriculture.
Dividing Zulu lands destroyed the productivity of their agriculture.

Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.
Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.

Dividing Zulu lands led to a single chief being appointed by the British to rule.
Dividing Zulu lands led to a single chief being appointed by the British to rule.

Answer 1

Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.

By fragmenting the Zulu territory into 13 separate areas, the colonial authorities weakened the cohesion and unity of Zulu society. This division hindered their ability to organize and defend themselves effectively against British military advances. The separation disrupted traditional economic systems and social structures, making it more challenging for the Zulu to mount a coordinated resistance during the wars, ultimately contributing to the British victory.