Question

All the following except one were the motivating reasons behind the Great Trek

A the fear that the emigration might lead to a decline of civilisation
B insecurity about the conflict on the Eastern frontier of South Africa
C restoration of economic, cultural and political unity independent of the British power
D threat of liberalism by the new colonial regime

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. the fear that the emigration might lead to a decline of civilisation

The fear that the emigration might lead to a decline of civilization is the correct answer, as this was expressed by the Dutch Reformed Church in opposition to the Great Trek, seeing also as being an act of godlessness.

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