The Origins and Key Elements of Apartheid in South Africa
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Which political party implemented apartheid in South Africa?

  • The Democratic Alliance
  • The African National Congress (ANC)
  • The Inkatha Freedom Party
  • The National Party (correct)

    • What were the racial classifications under apartheid?

  • White, Asian, Mixed, Indigenous
  • White, African, Indian, Coloured
  • White, Hispanic, Asian, Black
  • White, Coloured, Indian, Black (correct)

    • What were the pass laws under apartheid?

  • Laws abolishing racial segregation and discrimination
  • Laws allowing non-white South Africans to freely travel and work
  • Laws requiring non-white South Africans to carry passes specifying their rights (correct)
  • Laws granting non-white South Africans equal rights and privileges

    • What were the key elements of apartheid?

    <p>Racial classification, segregation, pass laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization led the opposition against apartheid?

    <p>The African National Congress (ANC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Political Party and Implementation of Apartheid

    • The National Party implemented apartheid in South Africa in 1948.
    • Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.

    Racial Classifications Under Apartheid

    • Four main racial classifications:
      • White
      • Black
      • Coloured (mixed-race)
      • Indian/Asian
    • Racial classification determined people's rights and access to resources.

    Pass Laws Under Apartheid

    • Pass laws required non-White individuals to carry passbooks to move freely.
    • Failure to produce a pass could lead to arrest and deportation to homelands.
    • Pass laws restricted non-Whites' access to urban areas.

    Key Elements of Apartheid

    • Racial segregation enforced in all aspects of life, including education, healthcare, and housing.
    • Creation of "homelands" (Bantustans) where Black South Africans were forced to live.
    • Disenfranchisement of non-Whites, removing their right to vote and participate in government.

    Organization Leading Opposition Against Apartheid

    • The African National Congress (ANC) was the key organization opposing apartheid.
    • The ANC used various methods, including protests, strikes, and armed resistance, to fight against the regime.
    • Prominent leaders included Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo.

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    Test your knowledge on the origins of apartheid in South Africa and its key elements such as racial classification. Explore the history of racial segregation and discrimination in the country, from the colonial era to the official implementation in 1948.

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