Question

how did independence change south africa?
○ after independence, south africa was free to create its own laws.
○ after independence, south africa adopted the constitution of britain.
○ after independence, south africa had social and political equality.
○ after independence, south africa fought a war against the british commonwealth.

Explanation:

• For the option "After independence, South Africa adopted the constitution of Britain": Independent nations typically create their own constitutions, so this is incorrect.
• For the option "After independence, South Africa had social and political equality": South Africa still faced issues with inequality post - independence (especially due to apartheid's legacy, though apartheid ended, achieving full equality was a process), so this is incorrect.
• For the option "After independence, South Africa fought a war against the British commonwealth": There was no such war after independence, so this is incorrect.
• For the option "After independence, South Africa was free to create its own laws": When a country gains independence, it has the sovereignty to make its own legal system, so this is correct.

Answer:

A. After independence, South Africa was free to create its own laws.