CANADIAN POLICY IN THE ANGLO-BOER WAR, 1899-1902
This article discusses the conflict that arose in South Africa at the turn of the XIX - XX centuries. As relations between the South African republics and the British Empire worsened, England sought to concentrate its military forces there in order to demonstrate its imperial ambitions to other countries. It is noteworthy that the actions of the metropolis were, among other things, aimed at influencing the military allies both inside and outside the colony.In the case of Canada, England sought to enlist the support of one of its greatest developing dominions. The article discusses not only the official policy of Ottawa, which provided the metropolis expeditionary armed forces to participate in the military campaign, but also public opinion, the position of the Anglo- and Franco-Canadian population.The author touches on another important aspect - the demonstration of the loyalty of the British Empire through participation in the war and the desire of Canada to express its identity in making decisions about participation in a common cause using the example of the Anglo-Boer War.