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What type of government did European settlers create in South Africa in 1909?

A
a democratic republic that included all citizens
B
a democratic republic that excluded many citizens
C
a parliamentary government that included all citizens
D
a parliamentary government that excluded many citizens
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During the colonial era, South African society became divided based on

A
caste.
B
class.
C
gender.
D
race.
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The movement against apartheid in South Africa was

A
militant at first and remained that way.
B
militant at first but became non-violent.
C
non-violent at first but became militant.
D
non-violent at first and remained that way.
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What were the economic consequences of apartheid in South Africa? Check all that apply.Black South Africans had a very low standard of living.Wages remained low for most white citizens.Black South Africans could not own private property.The economy had a stagnant growth rate.The government had a low level of debt.

A
Black South Africans had a very low standard of living.
B
Wages remained low for most white citizens.
C
Black South Africans could not own private property.
D
The economy had a stagnant growth rate.
E
The government had a low level of debt.
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How did Nelson Mandela expand his anti-government activities in the 1960s?

A
He co-wrote and signed the Freedom Charter.
B
He created a division dedicated to sabotage.
C
He founded the African National Congress.
D
He ran for president of South Africa.
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South Africa’s Population Registration Act of 1950

A
led to the relocation of 600,000 white citizens.
B
created a race-based classification system.
C
combined several Black and white communities.
D
removed all racial categories from government.
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How did the international community respond to South Africa’s policies in the 1980s?

A
by refusing to buy South African goods
B
by setting up a blockade around the country
C
by threatening to declare war on South Africa
D
by negotiating treaties between different groups
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What challenges does South Africa face today as a democracy? Check all that apply.high poverty and high unemployment ratesrigid division between white people and people of colorunequal access to transportation and technologylack of representation for people of color in governmenta need for the creation of a Bill of Rights for all citizens

A
high poverty and high unemployment rates
B
rigid division between white people and people of color
C
unequal access to transportation and technology
D
lack of representation for people of color in government
E
a need for the creation of a Bill of Rights for all citizens
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In the early 1900s, European settlers in South Africa created

A
a policy of embargoes and trade sanctions.
B
a system of segregation that split society.
C
a plan of sabotage against the government.
D
a style of government based on democracy.
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After returning to South Africa from Algeria in 1964, Nelson Mandela was

A
arrested and imprisoned.
B
elected to the presidency.
C
educated in guerrilla tactics.
D
finally granted his freedom.

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