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What economic change drastically affected the Boers’ reliance on labor?
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The abolition of slavery, which the Boer economy heavily depended on.
In what way did inadequate compensation for slave owners contribute to the Great Trek?
It added to the economic grievances and discontent among the Boers, prompting many to seek independence.
How did the British replacement of Dutch with English in judicial and political systems contribute to Boer dissatisfaction?
It undermined the Boers' cultural and administrative practices, leading to a feeling of marginalization.
What was the size of the Cape Colony and its demographic composition under British rule?
260,000 km² with 26,720 people of European descent, 30,000 African and Asian slaves, and 17,000 Khoisan.
Which groups did the Boers encounter conflicts with during the Great Trek?
Ndebele and Zulu people
In which year did the Great Trek begin?
1836
How did the population of the Cape Colony change by 1691?
It included a mix of Dutch settlers, German soldiers, sailors, and French Huguenots.
What were the main motivations for the Boers to undertake the Great Trek?
Tensions with the British Empire, desire for an isolationist lifestyle, autonomy, and economic changes such as the abolition of slavery.
By what treaty did the British establish permanent control over the Cape Colony in 1815?
Treaty of Paris
What is the significance of 'Die Groot Trek' in Afrikaans?
'Die Groot Trek' translates to 'The Great Trek', emphasizing its cultural importance to Afrikaners.
Which autonomous Boer republics were established as a result of the Great Trek?
South African Republic (Transvaal), Orange Free State, Natalia Republic
Why did some Boers desire an isolationist and semi-nomadic lifestyle?
To preserve their cultural identity and independence from British colonial policies.
What significant event in British rule particularly affected the Boer population's economic stability?
The abolition of slavery in 1834.
Describe the original population and founding purpose of the Cape of Good Hope.
Sparsely populated by Khoisan tribes, later setting up by Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a victualing station in 1652.
What was the impact of the British Declaration of Native Rights in 1828 on Boer sentiments?
It ensured equal treatment for all races, which conflicted with Boers' social and labor practices.
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