Question

How did the mineral revolution lead to growing White power in South Africa?(1 point) Responses World War II brought dramatic investment by foreign nations in White South African companies. World War II brought dramatic investment by foreign nations in White South African companies. There was a larger White population in South Africa than Black population so White South Africans had more opportunities. There was a larger White population in South Africa than Black population so White South Africans had more opportunities. White South Africans attacked Black and Coloured communities to claim access to new mineral resources. White South Africans attacked Black and Coloured communities to claim access to new mineral resources. White South Africans had greater access to foreign investment, allowing them to take advantage of newly discovered mineral resources. White South Africans had greater access to foreign investment, allowing them to take advantage of newly discovered mineral resources.

Answer 1

The correct response to how the mineral revolution led to growing White power in South Africa is: **White South Africans had greater access to foreign investment, allowing them to take advantage of newly discovered mineral resources.**

This statement highlights the economic dynamics that enabled White South Africans to consolidate power and wealth through control of mineral resources, which was essential for the economy and further entrenching the system of racial segregation and inequality.