How did the British hut tax prevent future war with the Zulu?(1 point)

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It prevented uprisings, giving the British greater control.
It prevented uprisings, giving the British greater control.

It gave the British the resources to maintain control of the region.
It gave the British the resources to maintain control of the region.

It helped the British fund improvements in the Zulu kingdom.
It helped the British fund improvements in the Zulu kingdom.

It divided the Zulu kingdom.
It divided the Zulu kingdom.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It prevented uprisings, giving the British greater control.

The British hut tax was a means of asserting control over the Zulu by imposing a financial burden that would discourage rebellion and provide the British with a mechanism to enforce compliance, thereby reducing the likelihood of future conflicts.