Gr 10 History Ch 7: The Native Land Act of 1913

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What percentage of South Africa's land was initially reserved for black South Africans according to the Natives Land Act of 1913?

  • 8% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 13%
  • 20%

What was the result of the displacement of black South Africans from fertile land to overcrowded and less arable areas?

  • They were able to maintain their livelihoods
  • They were stripped of their land and livelihoods without compensation (correct)
  • They received fair compensation for their land
  • They were forced to work in mines and urban areas

What was the consequence of the migrant labor system developed as a result of the Natives Land Act?

  • Strengthened traditional family structures
  • Contributed to significant social strain (correct)
  • Improved the living conditions of black South Africans
  • Boosted the profitability of mines and farms owned by whites

What was the primary purpose of the Natives Land Act in relation to the mining industry?

<p>To facilitate the mining industry's need for cheap labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who documented the devastating effects of the Natives Land Act in his book?

<p>Sol Plaatje (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Sol Plaatje's efforts to resist the Natives Land Act?

<p>The Act remained firmly in place (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the long-term consequence of the Natives Land Act of 1913?

<p>It laid the groundwork for the formalized system of apartheid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the Natives Land Act in relation to black South Africans?

<p>To restrict their ability to sustain themselves independently through farming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the institutionalized racism created by the 1913 Land Act?

<p>Second-class citizenship for blacks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of economic marginalization on black South Africans?

<p>They were prevented from participating fully in the economic life of the country (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the social consequence of the 1913 Land Act?

<p>Social fragmentation and broken communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of the 1913 Land Act?

<p>A reminder of how laws can enforce inequality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the 1913 Land Act on black South Africans?

<p>They were relegated to second-class citizens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the 1913 Land Act affect the economic lives of black South Africans?

<p>They were prevented from participating fully in the economic life of the country (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a social consequence of the 1913 Land Act?

<p>Communities and families were broken up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a lasting impact of the 1913 Land Act on South African society?

<p>It led to enduring social consequences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the structured inequality created by the 1913 Land Act?

<p>Permanent relegation of blacks to second-class citizens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Natives Land Act of 1913 on the lives of black South Africans?

<p>It restricted their access to land and livelihoods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the forced labor and migration system developed as a result of the Natives Land Act?

<p>It disrupted traditional family structures and contributed to significant social strain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Natives Land Act's restriction on black South Africans' ability to sustain themselves independently through farming?

<p>To provide cheap labor for the mining industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Sol Plaatje's book 'Native Life in South Africa'?

<p>It documented the devastating effects of the Natives Land Act and highlighted the human suffering and injustice caused by the legislation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate consequence of the Natives Land Act's institutionalization of racial segregation?

<p>The formalization of apartheid in 1948 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Natives Land Act on the traditional family structures of black South Africans?

<p>It disrupted traditional family structures and contributed to significant social strain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Natives Land Act in relation to the land ownership of black South Africans?

<p>To restrict their access to land and promote white ownership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate outcome of the Natives Land Act's restriction on black South Africans' ability to sustain themselves independently through farming?

<p>The exploitation of black labor by white-owned industries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way in which the 1913 Land Act created a structured inequality?

<p>By relegating black South Africans to second-class citizens through institutionalized racism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of the economic marginalization of black South Africans under the 1913 Land Act?

<p>They were limited to the lowest-paid and least secure forms of labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary social consequence of the 1913 Land Act?

<p>It broke up communities and families, leading to profound social consequences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary legacy of the 1913 Land Act?

<p>It is a stark reminder of how legal frameworks can be used to enforce inequality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary period during which the effects of the 1913 Land Act were felt?

<p>Throughout the twentieth century and continuing to influence South African society today (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mechanism by which the Natives Land Act of 1913 facilitated the exploitation of black South Africans?

<p>By restricting their ability to sustain themselves independently through farming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 13% of the country's land reserved for black South Africans?

<p>It was a deliberate attempt to restrict their economic opportunities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the displacement of black South Africans from their agricultural base?

<p>The forced labor and migration system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Sol Plaatje in the resistance against the Natives Land Act?

<p>He was a writer who documented the devastating effects of the Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate consequence of the Natives Land Act's institutionalization of racial segregation?

<p>The formalization of apartheid in 1948 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the migrant labor system on traditional family structures?

<p>It disrupted traditional family structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Natives Land Act's restriction on black South Africans' ability to sustain themselves independently through farming?

<p>To ensure the profitability of mines and farms owned by whites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Natives Land Act in the context of South African history?

<p>It was a landmark legislation that cemented racial segregation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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