Apartheid Basics
What was Apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
What city was known for gold and diamond mining?
Johannesburg
What happened to Black communities in cities like Johannesburg?
They were kicked out of their homes.
Who did most of the mining work during apartheid?
Is Apartheid still a law today?
No, it ended in 1994
What year did apartheid start officially?
1948
What is a township?
An area where Black South Africans were forced to live.
Where were they sent to live?
Townships far away from the city.
Why did Companies want black workers closer to the city?
To make work easier and cheaper
Do Townships still exist today?
Which race had the most power during apartheid?
White people
Why were Black people moved far from cities?
To separate them and limit their access to jobs and services.
What was one famous neighborhood removed in the 1950s?
Sophiatown
What industries made money from cheap labor?
Mining and construction
What is one problem caused by apartheid geography?
Poor access to schools, jobs, and hospitals.
What was the goal of apartheid laws?
To keep different races separated and control land and jobs.
What law forced people to live in certain areas?
Group Areas Act (1950)
Why did the government remove people from cities?
To give land to white people and enforce segregation
What was unfair about the jobs Black people had?
They were paid less and treated poorly
What is one thing South Africa is trying to fix?
Housing and Transportation
What year did apartheid end?
1994
How did geography influence laws and policies during the apartheid.
To control people and protect white wealth and power.
What were some problems people faced after being removed?
Long travel, poor housing, and fewer jobs.
Why was geography important for companies?
It helped control where people lived and worked
Does geography still affect people’s lives today?
Yes, because the past still shapes where people live and what they can do.