It seems like your message was cut off at the end. However, I can help answer the questions based on general historical knowledge about free burghers in the context of the Dutch settlement in the Cape Colony.
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Why did Van Riebeeck allow some people to become free burghers? Van Riebeeck allowed some individuals to become free burghers to encourage agricultural development in the colony. By granting land and the status of free burgher to certain individuals, he aimed to establish a stable food supply for the Dutch refreshment station at the Cape and to promote self-sufficiency. Free burghers were expected to cultivate the land, which would support the needs of passing ships and contribute to the economic viability of the colony.
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Why can the establishment of free burgher farmers be seen as the beginning of a colony? The establishment of free burgher farmers marked a significant step in the development of the Cape Colony as it transitioned from a mere refreshment station to a more permanent settlement. The free burghers began to cultivate the land, produce crops, and sustain livestock, which laid the foundation for a more settled agricultural society. This shift indicated a commitment to colonization, as it involved the establishment of land ownership, farming practices, and a community of settlers.
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How did the Khoikhoi feel about the new free burgher farms? The Khoikhoi often felt threatened and marginalized by the establishment of free burgher farms. The expansion of these farms encroached on their traditional lands and disrupted their grazing areas and access to resources. Many Khoikhoi were not in favor of the Dutch settlers' agricultural practices and the changing landscape, leading to conflicts over land and resources as the Dutch expanded their settlements.
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When the Dutch set to the… It seems like this question is incomplete, but if you meant to refer to the Dutch setting to explore or expand their influence, they began to establish formal control over the territory, leading to further colonization efforts. The Dutch East India Company used the Cape as a strategic location for shipping routes, and as they expanded, the tensions with the Khoikhoi and other indigenous groups increased.
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