Confronting Apartheid | Facing History & Ourselves
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Confronting Apartheid

Explore South Africa’s tumultuous history from the early interactions between white European settlers and native African tribes to the implementation of apartheid and the long struggle for democracy.

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Collection

Language

English — US

Subject

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • History
  • Social Studies

Grade

9–12
  • Democracy & Civic Engagement

Overview

About This Collection

This resource explores critical moments in South Africa's history, including the period prior to European colonization, the period of colonization, the development of policies based on racial segregation, and the development of the apartheid state. It further discusses anti-apartheid movements and the institutions, policies, and principles put in place to facilitate the development of a non-racial democracy. Lastly, this resource includes both the growth of race rule and resistance to white rule. 

This book supports an exploration about Confronting Apartheid. It includes:

  • 4 chapters
  • 25 readings with connection questions 

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