Read this quote from the section: "In 1879 colonial authorities divided Zulu lands into 13 territories." How could historians analyze this as a reason for lasting British victory in the Zulu Wars? (1 point)
• Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.
• Dividing Zulu land led to British victory at the Battle of Kambula.
• Dividing Zulu lands led to a single chief being appointed by the British to rule
• Dividing Zulu lands destroyed the productivity of their agriculture.
Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.
Historians might analyze the division of Zulu lands into 13 territories as a strategic measure that contributed to the lasting British victory in the Zulu Wars by undermining Zulu unity and cohesion. By fragmenting the lands, the British would have disrupted the social and political structures that enabled the Zulus to effectively mobilize against external threats. If the Zulus were divided among different territories, this could lead to competition, rivalries, or even conflict between the territories. Additionally, the division could create logistical difficulties in terms of communication, coordination, and rallying forces for a unified defense. By weakening the Zulu social and economic fabric this way, the British would have reduced the capacity of the Zulus to resist British colonial control effectively.