24 Questions
What percentage of South Africa's land was restricted to Black ownership according to the Native Lands Act of 1913?
8%
What was the main platform of the National Party formed in 1914?
Creating an all-white nation
What was the name of the charter created by the African National Congress (ANC) during the anti-apartheid struggles?
Freedom Charter
Who supported the resistance of the African National Congress (ANC)?
The Soviet Union
What was the outcome of the 1948 election that led to the beginning of apartheid?
D.F. Malan lost the popular vote but won technically
What was the typical education background of the main leaders of the African National Congress (ANC)?
They were British-educated
What was the primary method of resistance used by the African National Congress (ANC) in its early stages?
Civil disobedience
Why was the United States unable to openly support the anti-apartheid movement?
Because of its Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union
Which political party sought special minority rights for white citizens and proposed a rotating presidency?
National Party
What was the political stance of black socialists during the period?
They pursued mass redistribution of wealth.
Which event marked the most violent period in South Africa from 1990 to 1994?
The war between Zulu nationalists and the ANC
Which group sought to establish larger independent nations similar to the Homelands?
Zulu nationalists (Inkatha Freedom Party)
What was the outcome of the Apartheid Referendum?
60% voted to end apartheid.
When did apartheid officially end?
April 27, 1994
Which party won the mass election in 1994 and saw Nelson Mandela become president?
ANC
Which notable difference exists between Jim Crow laws and Apartheid as established in 1953?
Facilities did not have to be equal under Apartheid.
What was one major consequence of the Bantu Education Act of 1953?
Creation of separate educational facilities for Black students
Which group had control over the labor markets under apartheid?
White population
What did homelands, also known as Bantustans, primarily serve as under apartheid?
Separate territories created to avoid giving Blacks suffrage
What information was required on the passes Black South Africans had to carry?
Name, age, ‘Homeland,’ and racial classification
Which group among the following did white South Africans classify as 'Coloured'?
Biracial individuals
How were most Black farm laborers treated under the apartheid system?
Forcibly removed and dumped into Homelands
What was the ultimate goal of making all Africans citizens of 'Homelands'?
To eliminate Black South Africans from South African citizenship
Which of the following did not contribute to white privilege in apartheid South Africa?
Equal distribution of high-paying jobs among all ethnic groups
Explore the intertwining of Apartheid and the Cold War, including the specifics of Apartheid such as white privilege, control over labor markets, and access to education and jobs.
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