Match The Fact To The 20th-Century War

Which war began in the 19th century but didn’t end until the 20th century?

Retry Correct Incorrect The Boer war began in 1899 and was fought in South Africa between the British and the Boers (Dutch settlers in southern Africa). The British wanted to take control after gold was found in the region. The conflict lasted until 1902.

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Which war began in the 19th century but didn’t end until the 20th century?

• The Chinese Civil War
• The Boxer Rebellion
• The Boer War
• The American Revolution