Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.

Question

It set aside 7.3% of the total South African land area as reserves where to accommodate the “Native” population. . . . It also put certain restrictions as to the possibility for “Natives” to buy and/or own land outside the reserves.

–Summary of Natives Land Act, 1913
Courtesy of Padraig O'Malley

Which statement best describes the terms and conditions of the Natives Land Act?

It reserved most of South Africa’s land for the white population.
It reserved most of South Africa’s land for the native population.
It forced Africans to work in dangerous mines.
It reserved skilled jobs for white workers.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the terms and conditions of the Natives Land Act is:

It reserved most of South Africa’s land for the white population.