Jameson Raid: Defeat at Doornkop Illustration depicting the defeat of Leander Starr Jameson and his troops at Doornkop after he launched his ill-fated raid, Doornkop, Transvaal (South African Republic), January 2, 1896. (more) Jameson Raid British and South African history Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/event/Jameson-Raid Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Nick Tabor Nick Tabor is a freelance journalist and the author of Africatown: America's Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created. Nick Tabor Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 11, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Key People: Sir Leander Starr Jameson, Baronet (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was the Jameson Raid? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The Jameson Raid was an unsuccessful attemptu2014starting on December 29, 1895, and ending on January 2, 1896u2014by British colonial officials and mining industry leaders to overthrow the government of the Transvaal." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who were the main figures behind the Jameson Raid? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Cecil Rhodes and Leander Starr Jameson are considered key figures in the Jameson Raid. Other key figures include John Hays Hammond, Alfred Beit, and Lionel Phillips." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What led to the Jameson Raid? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "British colonial officials and mining industry leaders were at odds with the Transvaal government, in part over high taxes and monopolies in the Transvaal, which led to the Jameson Raid. British leaders sought to overthrow the Transvaal government to consolidate British rule in Southern Africa and to gain control over the regionu2019s resources." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The raid failed, and Jameson and his troops were captured. The conspirators were tried and received various penalties, though most were later reduced. Cecil Rhodes was forced to resign as prime minister of the Cape Colony." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was the impact of the Jameson Raid on British-Boer relations? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The Jameson Raid heightened tensions between the British and the Boers, contributing to the outbreak of the South African War (1899u20131902)." } } ] } Top Questions What was the Jameson Raid? The Jameson Raid was an unsuccessful attempt—starting on December 29, 1895, and ending on January 2, 1896—by British colonial officials and mining industry leaders to overthrow the government of the Transvaal.

　　Who were the main figures behind the Jameson Raid? Cecil Rhodes and Leander Starr Jameson are considered key figures in the Jameson Raid. Other key figures include John Hays Hammond, Alfred Beit, and Lionel Phillips.

　　What led to the Jameson Raid? British colonial officials and mining industry leaders were at odds with the Transvaal government, in part over high taxes and monopolies in the Transvaal, which led to the Jameson Raid. British leaders sought to overthrow the Transvaal government to consolidate British rule in Southern Africa and to gain control over the region’s resources.

　　What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid? The raid failed, and Jameson and his troops were captured. The conspirators were tried and received various penalties, though most were later reduced. Cecil Rhodes was forced to resign as prime minister of the Cape Colony.

　　What was the impact of the Jameson Raid on British-Boer relations? The Jameson Raid heightened tensions between the British and the Boers, contributing to the outbreak of the South African War (1899–1902).

　　Jameson Raid, unsuccessful attempt by British officials and mining industry leaders to overthrow the government of the Transvaal—more formally known as the South African Republic (SAR)—that began on December 29, 1895, and ended in a stunning collapse on January 2, 1896. Considered to be the brainchild of Cape Colony Prime Minister Cecil Rhodes, with colonial administrator Leander Starr Jameson and others, it culminated with Jameson leading about 500 troops into the Transvaal. However, by the time of his raid, his collaborators within the Transvaal had already called off the operation, and Jameson’s group was stopped and imprisoned before they could ...(100 of 1269 words)

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