Where Did the afrikaners continually move inland?

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The Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers in South Africa, continually moved inland during the 19th century as part of the Great Trek. This migration was driven by a desire for autonomy and to escape British colonial rule in the Cape Colony. They sought to establish independent Boer republics, such as the Orange Free State and the South African Republic (Transvaal), in the interior regions of southern Africa. Their movement significantly impacted the indigenous populations and shaped the region's political landscape.

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