Question

question 30 of 43
what was one of the primary aims of south africas apartheid legislation?
a. to divide south african society into separate racial groups
b. to convince the world that south africa had no racial problems
c. to force nonwhite south africans to leave the country
d. to punish african rebels for attacks against afrikaner citizens

Explanation:

Apartheid in South Africa was a system of institutionalized racial segregation. The primary aim of apartheid legislation was to enforce racial separation, dividing society into different racial groups (White, Black, Coloured, Indian) with separate living areas, services, and rights. Option A aligns with this. Option B is incorrect as apartheid was about enforcing racial hierarchy, not hiding problems. Option C was not a primary aim (though forced removals happened, the core was segregation). Option D is incorrect as apartheid was not about punishing rebels but enforcing racial dominance.

Answer:

A. To divide South African society into separate racial groups