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Botswana

Botswana. Independence. Zulu invaded Became protectorate Found gold in 1867 by Great Britain In 1966 a constitution set up a parliamentary republic . Imperialism. Helped. Didn’t Help. Under Great Britain's rein until 1966, when they received their independence.

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Botswana

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  1. Botswana

  2. Independence • Zulu invaded • Became protectorate • Found gold in 1867 by Great Britain • In 1966 a constitution set up a parliamentary republic

  3. Imperialism Helped Didn’t Help Under Great Britain's rein until 1966, when they received their independence • Received Great Britain's Aid • If Gold is threatened in Botswana, Great Britain will step in and help out

  4. What It Is Like Today • Government is trying to focus on the effects of severe droughts and food imports • Ignoring the initial problem of the Bushman (who are the natives) 1990s • Placing the Bushman in a type of settlement known to the Bushman as the “Place of Death” • Tactic to keep water away from the Bushman • 2006 Supreme Court ruled that the Bushman have a right to live undisturbed, along with water rights

  5. Water Rights • In the entire history of Botswana, water has been an essential commodity because it’s so rare Water Rocks!!!

  6. What It Is Like Today • Government response: • Want to maintain persecution • Forbidden without a permit • Deny access to water

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