Question

How does the graph explain the relationship between apartheid policies and economic success in South Africa?

(1 point)
Responses

All racial groups saw massive increases in per capita income during the apartheid era.
All racial groups saw massive increases in per capita income during the apartheid era.

White economic success only occurred during the apartheid era.
White economic success only occurred during the apartheid era.

While White South Africans were already more wealthy than other groups, apartheid further expanded these differences.
While White South Africans were already more wealthy than other groups, apartheid further expanded these differences.

Apartheid had little impact on economic success rates among different groups of people in South Africa.
Apartheid had little impact on economic success rates among different groups of people in South Africa.

Answer 1

While White South Africans were already more wealthy than other groups, apartheid further expanded these differences.

Explanation: the graph shows whites starting at higher per-capita income and widening the gap during apartheid, indicating policies increased racial economic disparities.