Question

Which best Describes the origins of apartheid in South Africa.(1 point)
Responses

The origin of apartheid was the fear of colonial settlers of losing power once colonialism ended. Colonialism itself and beliefs in white supremacy were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.
The origin of apartheid was the fear of colonial settlers of losing power once colonialism ended. Colonialism itself and beliefs in white supremacy were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.

The origin of apartheid was the fear of an uprising of Black South Africans against the colonial government. Colonialism itself and beliefs in white supremacy were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.
The origin of apartheid was the fear of an uprising of Black South Africans against the colonial government. Colonialism itself and beliefs in white supremacy were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.

The origin of apartheid was the fear of an uprising from Black South Africans against the colonial government. Colonialism and the methods used by those fighting against it were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.
The origin of apartheid was the fear of an uprising from Black South Africans against the colonial government. Colonialism and the methods used by those fighting against it were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.

The origin of apartheid was the fear of colonial settlers of losing power once colonialism ended. Colonialism itself and the dismantling of the colonial system after it ended were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.

Answer 1

The best description of the origins of apartheid in South Africa is:

**The origin of apartheid was the fear of colonial settlers of losing power once colonialism ended. Colonialism itself and beliefs in white supremacy were key factors that drove the establishment of various policies, and later laws, that would become apartheid.**

This response accurately captures the motivations of colonial settlers, including their fears about losing power and the influence of white supremacy, which significantly informed the policies that formed the basis of apartheid.