Learning Exercise
The Transformation of South Africa
Since the end of World War II, the Republic of South Africa has transformed from a white supremacist republic to a nation where one man/one vote rules. The website "South African Politics" provides the tools to understand these changes.
Course: World Civilization/Africa
- Material:
- South African politics - an online introduction
- Date last modified:
- December 30, 2005
- Created by:
- William Paquette
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Exercise
Enter the website South African Politics-an online introduction. Read the 16 modules beginning with the "Introduction, aims, and objectives" and concluding with "Historical Memories and Identities." Write a paper of 7-9 pages answering the following questions:
1. What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Africa?
2. Why was apartheid established in South Africa after World War II?
3. Was apartheid fair?
4. Was South Africa a democratic republic before 1994?
5. Describe the pressures on South Africa to abandon apartheid.
6. Describe the events that led to the end of apartheid.
7. What role did Nelson Mandela play in this transformation?
8. Who gained and who lost with the end of apartheid?
9. Is South Africa a democratic republic in 2006?
10.How has South Africa changed from 1900 to 2000? Be specific.
1. What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Africa?
2. Why was apartheid established in South Africa after World War II?
3. Was apartheid fair?
4. Was South Africa a democratic republic before 1994?
5. Describe the pressures on South Africa to abandon apartheid.
6. Describe the events that led to the end of apartheid.
7. What role did Nelson Mandela play in this transformation?
8. Who gained and who lost with the end of apartheid?
9. Is South Africa a democratic republic in 2006?
10.How has South Africa changed from 1900 to 2000? Be specific.
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South Africa
Race
Type of Task
Learning Objectives
To provide students with the circumstances creating a republic based on segregation and white supremacy.
To provide students with the information about the transformation of the Republic of South Africa from a segregated to integrated nation.