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The Dutch people who settled in Africa were called ___________.

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Boers
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Boars
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Borees
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Borse
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Solution

The correct option is A Boers
The Boers were Dutch people and settled in Africa, became peasants and farmers, and produced food for passing ships. The English pushed the Boers eastwards when they came. The Boers settled in the interiors and established free countries for themselves.

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