What was the Anglo-Boer War about?

What was the reason for the Boer War?

The war began on October 11 1899, following a Boer ultimatum that the British should cease building up their forces in the region. The Boers had refused to grant political rights to non-Boer settlers, known as Uitlanders, most of whom were British, or to grant civil rights to Africans.

Explanation:

It was a war between the British Empire and two independent Boer states, the South African Republic (Republic of Transvaal) and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa.

Explanation:

(e) a major consequence of the election was that several southern states

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.