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=== The Maritz Rebellion ===

=== The Maritz Rebellion ===

After the Union of South Africa was formed by the British colonies of the Cape, Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal in 1910, a few thousand Boers participated in a rebellion, under leadership of Manie Maritz, against the government in 1914, after the government decleared war against Germany. The aim of the Rebellion was to found a new Boer Republic. The rebels were surpressed by the government forces, however, and many recieved jail sentences.<ref>http://www.123exp-history.com/t/03764450045/</ref>

After the Union of South Africa was formed by the British colonies of the Cape, Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal in 1910, a few thousand Boers participated in a rebellion, under leadership of Manie Maritz, against the government in 1914, after the government decleared war against Germany. The aim of the Rebellion was to found a new Boer Republic. The rebels were surpressed by the government forces, however, and many received jail sentences.<ref>http://www.123exp-history.com/t/03764450045/</ref>

=== 20th Century ===

=== 20th Century ===

After the formation of the Union, there was a deliberate attempt to assimilate the Boers with the Cape-based Afrikaners. Although this had some success in the 20th century, recently it became increasingly clear that the Boers and Afrikaners have remained distinct cultural groups. Many Boers were represented in the National Party that ruled the country from 1924 to 1934 and again from 1948 to 1994. It was the influence of Boer Nationalism that led to the formation of the independent Republic of [[South Africa]] on May 31, 1961 under ledership of Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd. In the late 1980s, most Boers left the National Party and joined the [[Conservative Party of South Africa]] and some already joined the [[Re-constituted National Party]] some 15-20 years earlier.<ref>http://www.crwflags.com/FOTW/flags/za%7Dkp.html</ref> In the 1992 referendum, virtually all Boers voted against the trasformation of South Africa into a multiracial state.

After the formation of the Union, there was a deliberate attempt to assimilate the Boers with the Cape-based Afrikaners. Although this had some success in the 20th century, recently it became increasingly clear that the Boers and Afrikaners have remained distinct cultural groups. Many Boers were represented in the National Party that ruled the country from 1924 to 1934 and again from 1948 to 1994. It was the influence of Boer Nationalism that led to the formation of the independent Republic of [[South Africa]] on May 31, 1961 under ledership of Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd. In the late 1980s, most Boers left the National Party and joined the [[Conservative Party of South Africa]] and some already joined the [[Re-constituted National Party]] some 15-20 years earlier.<ref>http://www.crwflags.com/FOTW/flags/za}kp.html</ref> In the 1992 referendum, virtually all Boers voted against the trasformation of South Africa into a multiracial state.

=== Early 21st century ===

=== Early 21st century ===

Some organizations were created in the early 21st century to promote Boer Nationalism and stive towards achieving independence along religious lines, since Boers believe that they are completely dependent on the will of God for their existence and seek to glorify Him, should they recieve self-determination. The most notable of these are the "Boere Vryheids Inisiatief" and the "Sekretariaat vir Volksbou". Many Boers are also members of the "Transvaal Agricultural Union".

Some organizations were created in the early 21st century to promote Boer Nationalism and stive towards achieving independence along religious lines, since Boers believe that they are completely dependent on the will of God for their existence and seek to glorify Him, should they receive self-determination. The most notable of these are the "Boere Vryheids Inisiatief" and the "Sekretariaat vir Volksbou". Many Boers are also members of the "Transvaal Agricultural Union".

== Characteristics ==

== Characteristics ==