Apartheid Review

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Why did South Africa adopt a policy of apartheid? Options: to solve conflict between black and white South Africans, to divide jobs between the different ethnic groups, to segregate the different ethnic groups, to grow their economy

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to segregate the different ethnic groups

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Which ethnic group was forced to live in homelands or townships?

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black South Africans

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Which of the following was NOT a restriction placed on black South Africans under Apartheid?
- They were not allowed to go to school.
- They were banned from government representation.
- They were forced to live in segregated areas.
- They were not allowed to marry or have relationships with whites.

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They were not allowed to go to school.

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Who was the first black president of South Africa?

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Nelson Mandela

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Who initially colonized South Africa in the 1800's?

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Europeans

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The Sharpeville massacre (protest) began in order to fight for the following: Desegregation, Equality, Independence, All of the above

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All of the above

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Why did the National Party pass apartheid laws in 1948?

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To maintain white control of the country

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What was the purpose of the African National Congress (ANC)?

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To unite South Africans to fight for equality for black South Africans

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What led to Nelson Mandela's election as president of South Africa? Options: the end of apartheid, the South African War, the Pan African movement, civil war

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the end of apartheid

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What was apartheid?

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segregation of races