1. Unit 3: Diamond mining in Kimberley 1867 onwards
Textbook page
How did the discovery
of diamonds in S.A.
change the country?
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2. 1. Why diamonds are valuable:
Hardest & most brilliant of all natural substances = durable and beautiful.
Hardness valuable for use in industrial cutting, drilling, etc.
The shape, clarity, color, carat, etc.. determine the value.
Rare and represents exclusivity and wealth.

3. 2. British takeover of Griqualand West
In early 1870’s rich diamond fields were discovered in the area.
Bordered the Z.A.R. & Cape Colony.
Map on
p.66 in
textbook

4. 3. Development of a diamond mining monopoly
Up to the discovery of diamonds, southern Africa’s economy was mainly based on agriculture.
The discovery of diamonds and the development of a diamond-mining monopoly, started the Industrial Revolution in S.A.

5. Self-study
Textbook
page
(only read through) 5

6. Unit 3: Diamond mining in Kimberley 1867 onwards
Textbook page
End of
Topic 2
Unit 3
Einde van bladsy 60- se opsommings.
END OF TOPIC 2
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