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How was the zulu centric theory and slave theory responsible for the Mfecane? This report will discuss how Shaka used his military tactics to attack and absorbed his neighboring tribes which caused destruction that swept through the region and how slavery added pressure to this situation and was responsible for the disruptions.

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- Great African Military Leaders: Shaka of the Zulu Nation
- Every step of the way : The Journey to Freedom to South Africa by Michael Morris and John Linnegar
- Julian Cobbing - The Mfecane as Alibi : Thoughts on Dithakong and Mbolompo
- A picture of Shaka Zulu

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- Source A = Great African Military Leaders: Shaka of the Zulu Nation. This is an article talking about Shaka's military …show more content…

Some of the things he introduced were the ikwla, a weapon with a shorter sphere and a longer spearhead like a sword. H also introduced cowhide shields which were much stronger than the wood shields. Then his strict military rules earned him respect. He also invented the bull horn formation.
Shaka Zulu was a leader who fought alongside his army. He made sure the Zulu society was restructured to support his army. In just a few years his army had brutally executed his neighboring tribes. Many dead or had to move , Shaka Zulu's army started the Mfecane.

Another factor which fueled the Mfecane was slavery. It all started in 1658 when the 1st slaves arrived at the Cape. They were Angolan slaves . There was a slave rebellion took on Cape Town
Source C says that in 1828 the Ngwane were attacked by the British army seeking ‘free’ labour. African societies were caught within a European battle which pressed tensions that lead to the Mfecane.

Source B is the picture of an ex slave Katie Jacobs. She was born on a farm near Kalabas Kraal. Some of the work she had to do on the farm was to herd cattle and cook in the kitchen , she also looked after her owners children. Back then slaves couldn't get married but she had a husband. In 1834 when slaves were freed, her and her husband went to get

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