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In the film, , Harry Morant uttered the statement: “that is what comes of empire-building. He says this right before his execution. The building of empires was very critical for Europe during the period of industrial growth. The British would sacrifice anybody o ....

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.... and diamond mines were all over South Africa, and Great Britain knew that if they had possession of them that their economy would profit greatly. Also, South Africa had many strategic points for ports to be built. Ships traveling to India and Asia could stop at these ports. It was a perfect place for British ships because it was like a mid-point between the two places in which it was traveling. Ships could also replenish supplies such as food, clothes, men, etc. The British occupation of the land sparked a debate on whether the British should have access to South Africa. They only wanted it because it would make them stronger politically and econom ....