colonialism
which two european powers mainly colonized southern africa
britain and the netherlands (dutch)
what does the word "apartheid" mean
separateness in afrikaans
what tragic event in 1960 gained worldwide attention
sharpeville massacre
what was zimbabwe called during colonial times
rhodesia
what is a bantustan
a homeland created by the government to relocate black people
what ressources attracted the british further north in south africa
diamonds and gold
in what year did apartheid offically begin
1948
which political party led the fight against apartheid
african national congress (ANC)
who became the first black prime minister of zimbabwe
robert mugabe
what did the aparthied education system aim to do
train black students only for low level jobs
what were the bor wars
wars between the british and dutch settlers(boers) for control of south africa
name one law that forced people of different races to live in separate areas
who was released from prison in 1990 and later became president
nelson mandela
what major problem followed land reform in zimbabwe
lack of farming knowledge led to food shortages
what did one person say about finnaly voting in 1994
it gave dignity and pride after a life without rights
which country did germany colonize in south africa
namibia
what were "pass books"
identity documents black south africans needed to enter "white" areas
what was the significance of april 27 1994
south africa's first democratic election
what percentage og young people were infected with HIV according to the text
around 20% (ages 15-19)
how did one indian south african describe their forced move to chatsworth
far from work, expensive and isolating
what was britain's original reason for colonizing the cape
a stop on the trade route to asia
what happend under the separate amenities act
black and white people were forced to use separate public services (schools, busses, etc)
which south african president began the end of aparthied
F.W. de Klerk
what was the 2005 operation that destroyed slums called
"operation murambatsvina" or "operation clean-up"
what concern did some white south africans have before the 1994 election
fear of losing their lifestyle and power