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?

Question

A) dividing Zulu lands destroyed the productivity of their agriculture

B) dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.

C) dividing Zulu land led to British victory at the battle kambula

D) dividing Zulu lands led to a single chief being appointed by the British to rule

Answer 1

B) dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.

By dividing the Zulu lands into multiple territories, the colonial authorities effectively fragmented the Zulu society and economy. This division weakened the Zulu people and made it more difficult for them to coordinate their resistance against the British forces. Additionally, the separation of societies and economies hindered the Zulu's ability to mobilize their resources and effectively fight back against the British. Therefore, historians could analyze this division as a reason for lasting British victory in the Zulu wars.