WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which situation existed under the policy of apartheid in South Africa?
A
Social inequality was eliminated
B
the black majority held the most political power
C
society was controlled by the white minority
D
all people had the right to vote-universal suffrage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When did apartheid start? Racial segregation had long existed in white minority-governed South Africa, but the practice was extended under the government led by the National Party (1948–94), and the party named its racial segregation policies apartheid (Afrikaans: “apartness”).

Detailed explanation-2: -Discrimination based on the colour of skin and race is known as apartheid. It was practised in South Africa between 1948-1994 by the white minority government over the native population. Q. What was apartheid?

Detailed explanation-3: -Policies under the Apartheid were: No voting rights for non-whites-Non-whites or the blacks were denied their rights including the right to vote. Strict Segregation-The apartheid system was harsh and oppressive for the blacks. They were forbidden from living in white areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Apartheid was a racist political and social system in South Africa during the era of white minority rule. It enforced racial discrimination against non-whites, mainly focused on skin colour and facial features.

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