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Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers in South Africa, came into power through a combination of colonial expansion, the establishment of the Boer republics, and their political organization. Following the Great Trek in the 1830s, Afrikaners established independent states such as the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. Their political influence increased significantly with the discovery of gold and diamonds, leading to economic prosperity and eventual control over the South African government after the Anglo-Boer Wars. By the early 20th century, Afrikaners solidified their power through the creation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, which favored their interests and laid the groundwork for apartheid policies.

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