History of Mining Strikes in South Africa
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What was the main reason miners demanded higher wages throughout the industry's history?

  • The mining companies were greedy and exploitative
  • The mining industry was highly profitable
  • The mining work was physically demanding and dangerous (correct)
  • The miners were poorly educated and unskilled

    • What was the significance of the 1946 strike led by the African Mine Workers' Union?

  • It resulted in the Marikana Massacre of 2012
  • It led to significant pay increases for miners
  • It was the first major strike in the mining industry
  • It had profound repercussions that are still felt today (correct)

    • What was the primary reason Johannesburg was built on the arid Highveld?

  • The climate was more suitable for mining operations
  • The location was driven by a desire to find gold (correct)
  • There was an abundance of natural resources in the area
  • The land was cheaper and easier to acquire

    • Who is credited with the discovery of the main gold reef on Langlaagte Farm?

    <p>George Harrison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate impact of the 1946 strike on the miners?

    <p>It caused widespread violence and police brutality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that allowed Johannesburg to grow from a small mining town into a large city?

    <p>The large gold deposits that ran for miles underground</p> Signup and view all the answers

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