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

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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

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

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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