1. Why were the British suddenly interested in the Boer Republics? 2. Describe in detail the tactics the British used to attack the Boers.

3. Emily Hobhouse travels to South Africa after hearing about the conditions of the Boers. To her surprise the Boer population is being kept in concentration camps by the British. Describe the conditions of these camps.

4. Psychologically, what do you think the British hoped to accomplish through the use of these concentration camps?

5. Emily writes a detailed report of her findings and goes back to England to present it to the government (Parliament). She gets an appointment with the Secretary of War and explains in detail the conditions of the concentration camps.
What is his response? Why do you think he responded in this way?

6. Shortly after, Emily then publishes her report for everyone to see. How does the government respond? How does the public now view Emily and why?

7. The Women's Commission issued an almost identical report to Emily's except for the fact that it was backed by the British government. This time the report led to basic improvements in camp conditions.
Why do you think the British government disregarded Emily's report and arrested her when she got to South Africa?

Background information: this is an article by will irvin, a correspondent for the new york tribune. irvin wrote this piece in april 1915, while reporting from the western front. at the time that irvin wrote this piece, the united states had declared neutrality in the war. boulogne, april 25. – the gaseous vapor which the germans used against the french divisions near ypres last thursday, contrary to the rules of the hague convention, introduces a new element into warfare. the attack of last thursday evening was preceded by the rising of a cloud of vapor, greenish gray and iridescent. that vapor settled to the ground like a swamp mist and drifted toward the french trenches on a brisk wind. its effect on the french was a violent nausea and faintness, followed by an utter collapse. it is believed that the germans, who charged in behind the vapor, met no resistance at all, the french at their front being virtually paralyzed. the effect of the noxious trench gas seems to be slow in wearing away. the men come out of their nausea in a state of utter collapse. some of the rescued have already died from the after effects. how many of the men left unconscious in the trenches when the french broke died from the fumes it is impossible to say, since those trenches were at once occupied by the germans. –will irvin, 1915 what were the effects of the poison gas, according to the reporter? a.) the french were victorious over the germans. b.) soldiers suffered from nausea and began to pass out, while some even died. c.) there were few effects, and the battle continued. d.) the gas was yellow and caused the men’s skin to blister.

Germany italy and japan formed the tripartite pact in part because they: a. add chicken wings to the united states to stay out of world war ii b. share the ruling philosophies based on communist economics c. resented the agreements they were forced to sign at the munich conference d. selena territories were threatened by aggressive foreign states

Which of the following accurately describes the workforces of the united states and canada? a. most of the workforce in the united states and canada is employed in the service industry. b. most of the workforce in the united states and canada is employed in the educational field. c. most of the workforce in the united states and canada is employed in manufacturing and mining. d. most of the workforce in the united states and canada is employed in agriculture.