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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. 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. South Africa immediately abolished racial segregation policies. South Africa immediately abolished racial segregation policies. The British maintained control over South Africa’s economy.
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The correct responses that explain why South Africa's independence from Britain in 1910 did not lead to freedom and equality for all its citizens are:
1. **Black South Africans were forbidden from voting or marrying people of different races.**
2. **A white minority retained political and economic power for themselves.**
3. **Apartheid laws limited where black South Africans could live, work, travel, and attend school.**
The incorrect options are:
- **South Africa immediately abolished racial segregation policies.** (This is false; racial segregation policies were not abolished and were in fact formalized with the implementation of apartheid.)
- **The British maintained control over South Africa’s economy.** (While the British had significant influence, the primary issue post-1910 was the internal control and policies set by the white minority government.)
Thus, the response selections that apply are the first three listed above.
1. **Black South Africans were forbidden from voting or marrying people of different races.**
2. **A white minority retained political and economic power for themselves.**
3. **Apartheid laws limited where black South Africans could live, work, travel, and attend school.**
The incorrect options are:
- **South Africa immediately abolished racial segregation policies.** (This is false; racial segregation policies were not abolished and were in fact formalized with the implementation of apartheid.)
- **The British maintained control over South Africa’s economy.** (While the British had significant influence, the primary issue post-1910 was the internal control and policies set by the white minority government.)
Thus, the response selections that apply are the first three listed above.