For ten points, identify this 1830s migration of Boers northeastward from the Cape Colony.
The majority of those involved were poor farmers, who were economically unaffected by the abolition of slavery in 1833; they were, however, disgruntled by the British claim of equal rights for Africans. Leaders included Andries Potgeiter, Gert Maritz, and Piet Retief. The Rolong chief Moroka allowed participants to use Thaba Nchu as the first base after crossing the Orange, and gave them protection from the Ndebele. It eventually lead to the establishment of Natal, Transvaal, and the Orange Free State. For ten points, identify this 1830s migration of Boers northeastward from the Cape Colony.
The majority of those involved were poor farmers, who were economically unaffected by the abolition of slavery in 1833; they were, however, disgruntled by the British claim of equal rights for Africans.
{Great Trek} ({Voortrek})