Progressive Party (Cape Colony)
Political party in South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Progressive Party of the Cape Colony was a political party in the Cape Parliament that was primarily composed of and supported by white immigrants to the Cape. It supported pro-imperialist policies, and was in power from 1900 until 1908.
Quick Facts Leaders, Founded ...
Progressive Party | |
---|---|
Leaders | Cecil Rhodes, The Viscount Milner, Gordon Sprigg |
Founded | 1890 (1890) |
Dissolved | 1910 (1910) |
Succeeded by | Unionist Party |
Headquarters | Cape Town |
Ideology | Liberalism Protectionism Pro-Imperialism |
Political position | Centre-right |
Close