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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.
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.
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.
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.
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The correct response is:
White South Africans had greater access to foreign investment, allowing them to take advantage of newly discovered mineral resources.
This response highlights how the mineral revolution led to the economic empowerment of White South Africans through increased foreign investment, which in turn bolstered their social and political power in the country.
