History Flashcards
What was the cornerstone of racial segregation in land ownership in South Africa?
The Natives Land Act of 1913 was the cornerstone of racial segregation in land ownership.
Example sentence: The Natives Land Act of 1913 restricted Black South Africans to designated reserves.
What percentage of land was allocated to Black South Africans under the Natives Land Act of 1913?
7% of the country’s total land area was allocated to Black South Africans.
Example sentence: The Natives Land Act of 1913 severely limited the land available to Black South Africans.
How did the Native Trust and Land Act of 1936 change land ownership for Black South Africans?
The Native Trust and Land Act of 1936 increased the amount of land for Black South Africans from 7% to 13%.
Example sentence: The Native Trust and Land Act of 1936 marginally improved the land allocation for Black South Africans.
What did the Native (Urban Areas) Act of 1923 mandate?
The Native (Urban Areas) Act of 1923 mandated the segregation of residential areas in cities and restricted Black people from living in ‘white’ urban areas unless employed by whites.
Example sentence: The Native (Urban Areas) Act of 1923 enforced racial separation in urban living spaces.
What labor legislation restricted skilled jobs to white workers?
The Mines and Works Act of 1911 and its 1926 amendment reserved skilled jobs in mining for white workers.
Example sentence: The Mines and Works Act of 1911 limited job opportunities for Black workers in the mining industry.
What was the purpose of the Representation of Natives Act of 1936?
The Representation of Natives Act of 1936 removed Black voters from the common electoral roll and placed them on a separate, limited roll, effectively ending Black political representation at the national level.
Example sentence: The Representation of Natives Act of 1936 disenfranchised Black voters in South Africa.
How did segregation affect education and healthcare for Black South Africans?
Black South Africans received inferior education and healthcare, with much less funding provided for Black schools compared to white schools.
Example sentence: Segregation led to unequal access to quality education and healthcare for Black South Africans.
What was the ‘color bar’ introduced by the Industrial Conciliation Act of 1924?
The ‘color bar’ restricted certain skilled trades and industries to white workers and prevented Black South Africans from joining trade unions.
Example sentence: The ‘color bar’ policy excluded Black workers from skilled job opportunities in various industries.
Natives Land Act (1913)
A law that restricted Black South Africans to 7% of the country’s land, confining them to designated ‘reserves.’
Definition: A law that restricted Black South Africans to 7% of the country’s land, confining them to designated ‘reserves.’
Native Trust and Land Act (1936)
Legislation that marginally increased the amount of land allocated to Black South Africans from 7% to 13%.
Definition: Legislation that marginally increased the amount of land allocated to Black South Africans from 7% to 13%.
Native (Urban Areas) Act (1923)
A law that mandated racial segregation in urban areas and restricted Black South Africans from living in white areas unless employed there.
Definition: A law that mandated racial segregation in urban areas and restricted Black South Africans from living in white areas unless employed there.
Mines and Works Act (1911, amended in 1926)
Legislation that reserved skilled mining jobs for white workers and confined Black workers to unskilled, low-paying jobs.
Definition: Legislation that reserved skilled mining jobs for white workers and confined Black workers to unskilled, low-paying jobs.
Representation of Natives Act (1936)
A law that removed Black voters from the common electoral roll and placed them on a separate, limited roll.
Definition: A law that removed Black voters from the common electoral roll and placed them on a separate, limited roll.
Industrial Conciliation Act (1924)
Legislation that introduced a ‘color bar,’ restricting certain skilled trades and industries to white workers and excluding Black South Africans from forming trade unions.
Definition: Legislation that introduced a ‘color bar,’ restricting certain skilled trades and industries to white workers and excluding Black South Africans from forming trade unions.
Color Bar
A system of racial discrimination that restricted skilled jobs and other opportunities to white workers.
Definition: A system of racial discrimination that restricted skilled jobs and other opportunities to white workers.
