South Africa Apartheid South Africa What is apartheid

South Africa & Apartheid

South Africa

What is apartheid? n Apartheid is an official policy of racial segregation. n It allowed only white South Africans to vote and many other laws were passed to restrict nonwhites from moving about freely. n In 1991 apartheid ended. n In 1994 for the first time all South African adults could vote.

Apartheid Cont… n Segregation was observed in: n Housing n Employment n Education n Public services

Everyday Examples of Apartheid

Apartheid How was the white majority of South Africa able to maintain control of South Africa? Nelson Mandela Who did racial segregation In South Africa benefit? Apartheid What are the problems with racial segregation? F. W. de Klerk

Apartheid and South Africa What are the problems with racial segregation? 2. Who did racial segregation in South Africa benefit? 3. How was the white minority able to maintain control of South Africa? 1. Nelson Mandela F. W. de Klerk

Assignment n Read pages 52 -53 of the Coach Book n Complete a graphic organizer that answers the following questions: n n n What are the problems with racial segregation? Who did racial segregation in South Africa benefit? How was the white minority able to maintain control of South Africa? Tell me at least 3 things about Nelson Mandela Tell me at least 2 things about F. W. De Klerk Also include a title for your organizer –”South Africa & Apartheid”