South Africa 1948–1994

A range of textbooks covering many of the options available on GCSE history specifications.

Rosemary Mulholland (Author)

9780521576789, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 28 August 1997

66 pages
27.6 x 22 x 0.6 cm, 0.216 kg

A range of textbooks covering many of the options available on GCSE history specifications. This book focuses on the struggle by the black majority for political and social freedom in South Africa. Beginning with an account of the origins of racism, segregation and republicanism before 1948, it concentrates on the history of South Africa following the establishment of the apartheid regime. Topics include apartheid in practice, the Sharpeville massacre, the end of apartheid and Nelson Mandela as president. This illustrated text is based around lead questions and activities. It provides essential knowledge through background briefings; encourages analysis of the issues through investigations; contains review sections to aid clarity and allow students opportunities for revision.

Apartheid – old wine in new bottles
Legislation for inequality 1910–48
Politics in a changing society
The impact of the Second World War
1948 – Triumph of the Nationalists
Review: The making of the apartheid state
The apartheid state
Apartheid in practice
Coloured voting rights
Education
review: Legalising the apartheid state
Opposing apartheid
Sharpeville
The state grows in confidence
Protest becomes violent
Youthful resistance
Review: Resisting apartheid
The regime weakens
The forces for change
Change at last
Review: The end of apartheid.

Subject Areas: Educational: History [YQH]