Apartheid in South Africa

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Objective

I can analyze the impact of apartheid on South African society and its people.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

What was the primary purpose of the apartheid policy implemented by the National Party in South Africa in 1948?

2

Describe the significance of the Soweto Uprising in 1976 and its impact on the anti-apartheid movement.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Analyze how the policy of apartheid affected the educational opportunities available to Black South Africans compared to their white counterparts. Provide specific examples from the video to support your analysis. Discuss the economic implications of apartheid on the labor force in South Africa, particularly focusing on the treatment of Black workers in comparison to white workers. Use details from the video to illustrate your points.

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