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*'''1877-1902''' The Boer Wars occurred. The first Anglo-Boer War led to South African independence in 1881. The second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) led to the unification of South Africa in 1910. | *'''1877-1902''' The Boer Wars occurred. The first Anglo-Boer War led to South African independence in 1881. The second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) led to the unification of South Africa in 1910. | ||
*'''1882''' Married women were given the right to use and dispose of their own property. | *'''1882''' Married women were given the right to use and dispose of their own property. | ||
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*'''1914–1918''' About 3 million English troops served in World War I. 750,000 died. | *'''1914–1918''' About 3 million English troops served in World War I. 750,000 died. | ||
*'''1939–1945''' More than 1 million British soldiers and civilians died in World War II. | *'''1939–1945''' More than 1 million British soldiers and civilians died in World War II. | ||