The correct political impact of the Great Depression on South Africa is:
- The formation of the United South Africa National Party.
The Great Depression, which began in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s, had a significant impact on South Africa's political landscape. One of the key political outcomes was the formation of the United South Africa National Party.
As a result of the economic downturn, there was a rise in nationalism and a desire for protectionist policies to safeguard South African industries. The United Party, which was formed in 1934 through a merger of the South African Party and National Party, represented the interests of English-speaking whites and advocated for protective tariffs and economic self-sufficiency.
The United South Africa National Party played a crucial role in shaping South African politics during the Great Depression and beyond. They remained in power until 1948 when the National Party, led by Daniel François Malan, won the general elections and introduced the apartheid system. Thus, while the Great Depression indirectly contributed to the formation of apartheid, it was the National Party's victory in the elections after the Great Depression that led to its implementation.
The following was a political impact of the Great Depression on South Africa.
The introduction of apartheid.
The formation of the African National Congress Youth League.
The formation of the Union of South Africa
The formation of the United South Africa National Party.
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