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In 1910 after South Africa gained independence from Britain, the _______________ kept ___________________________________________.
Then in 1948 South Africa adopted the system of ___________________.
_____________ did not lead to freedom and equality because it limited (name and explain at least 4) _____________________ _____________________
_______________ ____________________. It also forbade __________________________________________________________________.
In 1910 after South Africa gained independence from Britain, the white minority government kept control over the political and economic institutions of the country.
Then in 1948, South Africa adopted the system of apartheid.
Apartheid did not lead to freedom and equality because it limited various fundamental rights and opportunities for non-white citizens. These limitations included:
1. Racial segregation in public facilities: Non-white individuals were separated from white individuals in public spaces such as schools, hospitals, and transportation.
2. Restricted movement: Non-white individuals had to carry identification documents, known as passbooks, which determined where they could travel and live.
3. Limited access to education and employment: Non-white individuals had restricted access to quality education and were often confined to menial and low-paying jobs.
4. Displacement and forced removals: Non-white communities were forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to segregated areas known as homelands or townships.
Apartheid also forbade interracial marriages and relationships, leading to the separation of families and the perpetuation of racial divisions and discrimination.