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A lot of it had to do with jobs and government positions. Blacks could never get the jobs that the whites could and whites were given all the political power.

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What were some of the defining features of the apartheid system?

the official policy of racial seperation and ill tratement of blacks followed by the government of south africa


How people responded in apartheid?

During apartheid in South Africa, responses varied widely among different groups. Many Black South Africans actively resisted the oppressive regime through protests, strikes, and forming organizations like the African National Congress (ANC). Internationally, there was significant condemnation of apartheid, leading to economic sanctions and cultural boycotts against South Africa. Conversely, some white South Africans supported the system, while others, including notable figures like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, fought tirelessly for justice and equality.


How did apartheid impact the non white population of south Africa?

Some economic hardships that non-whites suffered under the Apartheid regime in South Africa included a lack of economic power along with segregation of schools, restaurants, and businesses. Non-whites were not required to attend school and were forced to move to 'tribal lands.'


Apartheid means what?

"African" is not a language. Africa is a continent that contains 54 countries and more than 2100 completely different languages. Some estimates place the number of languages at around 3000. If you have any quesitons about African languages, you will have to specify the language. The most prominent languages spoken in Africa are: Afrikaans Amharic Arabic English French Fula Hausa Igbo Oroma Somali Swahili Yoruba Zulu


Why did the apartheid ended?

Many people mark the end of Apartheid as those events surrounding and leading up to the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in South Africa. For more information on the end of Apartheid, the best place to begin your search would be with Mandela.

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Where there any more places where apartheid took place?

Namibia was subject to Apartheid while it was under the administration of South Africa. What Israel currently has going on draws some similarities to Apartheid. Some people cite Rhodesia, although the policies of Rhodesia were much different from those of South Africa or British colonies which were administered from the UK.


Why was apartheid started ONLY in South Africa and not in any other countries?

The reason why it only started in South Africa was because some of the leaders in South Africa believed that God wanted blacks and whites to be separated.


Where did segregation occur in South Africa?

It occurred in the entire South Africa when apartheid was still in use.


What were some of the defining features of the apartheid system?

the official policy of racial seperation and ill tratement of blacks followed by the government of south africa


What were some issues that Keith Haring was concerned with?

the Apartheid in South Africa, as well as fighting against HIV/AIDS, which Haring Timself tested positively for.


How do you use word desegregate in a sentence?

Combined schools and forced busing were used to desegregate schools in the South. Even after apartheid ended, some areas of South Africa did not immediately desegregate.


Who nelson Mandela and what is his role in the history of south Africa?

He wanted to end the apartheid. He was SA's president for some time then stepped down to facilitate Thabo Mbeki.


What are some must-see attractions for travelers visiting Johannesburg, South Africa?

Some must-see attractions for travelers visiting Johannesburg, South Africa include the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, the Cradle of Humankind, and the Maboneng Precinct for its vibrant arts and culture scene.


What role did the US play in South Africa's transformation to a democracy?

The US had nothing to do with the creation of South Africa's electoral system, which was established when South Africa became a British Dominion (like Canada or Australia) in 1910. South Africa has consistently been a democracy from that point onward and the US was wholly irrelevant in that process. While Apartheid existed from 1948-1992, this did not stop South Africa from being democratic; it is simply a question of limited suffrage. This is the same as the Southern US States under the Jim Crow Laws from the 1870s to the 1960s, which were still democratic, even though they had segregation laws.If by "democracy" you are are referring to the repeal of Apartheid in 1992, the main influence that the US exerted was economic pressure on South Africa by way of an embargo. The US also exerted some of its diplomatic influence to further isolate the Apartheid South African government.


What interesting history does South Africa have?

South Africa has one of the oldest inhabitants, the San people. Together with that archaelogical findings have proven that South Africa was the home to some of the earliest humans. Modern history shows that South Africa was at the centre of slave trade and colonisation. The British and Dutch fought for control of the land. Slaves were brought to South Africa from India and Malaysia. Apartheid began in the 1900's and endedin 1990. Today South Africa is the richest country in Africa with a developing economy.


What are some examples of continents or country?

there are 7 continents: north america, south america, europe, africa, australia*, and antartica. there are many countries in the world. some examples of countriesare: the united states of america, china, england, australia, and mexico.*=bothhope it helped :)


Is South Africa part of the British Commonwealth?

South Africa left the Commonwealth in 1961, around the time that many other former British colonies in Africa were joining the Commonwealth. South Africa's apartheid state was not amenable to the new states of independent African nations.South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth in 1994.