Apartheid

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of apartheid in next to no time with this concise guide.

50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of apartheid in South Africa. For over 40 years, South Africa maintained a white supremacist regime which denied black citizens the same rights and opportunities as their white counterparts. The regime, which was established and maintained by a series of laws codifying racial segregation, attracted international condemnation and determined opposition from activists, including Nelson Mandela. Apartheid was finally dismantled in 1991, but had lasting effects on South African politics and society.

In just 50 minutes you will:
- Learn about the laws implemented during apartheid to enforce racial segregation
- Identify the most influential figures and central events of the apartheid period
- Analyse the immediate impact and long-term consequences of apartheid, both in South Africa and abroad

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