Question

Why did South Africa's independence from Britain in 1910 not lead to freedom and equality for all its citizens? (Select all that apply)(6 points) Responses Black South Africans were forbidden from voting or marrying people of different races. Black South Africans were forbidden from voting or marrying people of different races. A white minority retained political and economic power for themselves. A white minority retained political and economic power for themselves. The British maintained control over South Africa’s economy. The British maintained control over South Africa’s economy. South Africa immediately abolished racial segregation policies. South Africa immediately abolished racial segregation policies. Apartheid laws limited where black South Africans could live, work, travel, and attend school. Apartheid laws limited where black South Africans could live, work, travel, and attend school.

Answer 1

The reasons why South Africa's independence from Britain in 1910 did not lead to freedom and equality for all its citizens include:

1. A white minority retained political and economic power for themselves.
2. Black South Africans were forbidden from voting or marrying people of different races.
3. Apartheid laws limited where black South Africans could live, work, travel, and attend school.

The other options are not correct:

• The British maintained control over South Africa's economy. While there were economic influences from Britain, South Africa's independence meant that it had greater control over its own governance, although systemic inequalities persisted.

• South Africa immediately abolished racial segregation policies. This is incorrect; racial segregation was institutionalized and formalized through subsequent laws, particularly starting with the implementation of apartheid in 1948.

Therefore, the first three statements accurately reflect the reasons for the lack of freedom and equality following South Africa's independence.