Section 3 Flashcards
Who did the DEIC send to the Cape and why?
- French Hugenots
- The DEIC wanted to develop farming more.
Who were the Hugenots?
- The Huguenots were French Protestants who had been persecuted by the Catholic Government of France.
Why did the Trekboers move further north and east from Cape Town?
They were looking for freedom.
Why did the “trekgees” of the Trekboers cause conflict with the Khoikhoi, San and Xhosa?
There land was threatened.
Where was the first mission station?
Genadendal (“Valley of Grace”)
By whom was Genadendal built?
Moravian Protestant missionaries
Who made notes on the San Languages?
William Bleek and Lucy Lloyd
What did William Bleek and Lucy Lloyd’s work ensure?
Their works ensured that the heritage of the original inhabitants of the Cape has been kept forever.
Provide the names of the men shown in the pictures and state what they were known for.
A - Andries Stockenstrom
- Tried to keep the peace on the eastern frontier.
B - Robert Moffat
- Father of missionary work in South Africa.
C - Chief Maqoma
- Labelled as the greatest politician and best warrior in the Eastern Cape.
D - Adam Kok
- Griqua leader.
Why did the British, trekboers and Xhosa all respect Andries Stockenstrom?
- He tried to be fair to both white settlers and the Xhosa.
- He believed things must be done according to the law.
Why were the trekboers angry when the British ended slavery?
- Trekboers depended on slave labour and thought it would cost them alot more to farm successfully.
With whom did the trekboers meet up as they travelled to the East?
Xhosa
