JAMB History · Section 5

Apartheid in South Africa

Part II: Africa and the Wider World since 1800

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Official JAMB History outline · Part II: Africa and the Wider World since 1800

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a. The origin of Apartheid.

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Trace the origin of Apartheid in South Africa.

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b. Rise of Afrikaner Nationalism.

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Give reasons for the rise of Afrikaner Nationalism.

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c. Enactment of Apartheid laws.

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Highlight Apartheid laws.

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d. Internal reactions to Apartheid and the suppression of African nationalist movements.

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Relate internal reactions to Apartheid to the African struggle for majority rule.

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e. External reactions to Apartheid, the Frontline States, the Commonwealth of Nations, OAU and the UN.

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Relate the contributions of African states and international organizations to the fight against Apartheid.

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f. The dismantling of Apartheid.

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Identify the steps taken towards the dismantling of Apartheid in South Africa.

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g. Post-Apartheid developments.

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Assess post-Apartheid developments in South Africa.

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