In what ways, and to what purpose, did the pursuit of white supremacy in 20th century South Africa affect the lives of people of color? Be as specific as you can in your answer with regard to policies, practices, individual lives and experiences.
Please consider the following when writing this essay.
ARGUMENT
The essay has a clear, coherent, well-developed argument.
STRUCTURE
The essay has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Each paragraph is well structured and has a clear topic sentence.
Use of material and citations
The student demonstrates understanding of the readings to construct and support his or her response. The source material is appropriately and consistently cited using proper Chicago-style citation.
WRITING
Words are spelled correctly, grammar is clear, and punctuation is used correctly.
Creativity
Two points are available for students whose essays have clear signs of creativity.
PROMPT:
In what ways, and to what purpose, did the pursuit of white supremacy in 20th century South Africa affect the lives of people of color? Be as specific as you can in your answer with regard to policies, practices, individual lives and experiences.
Requirements:
- 1250 Words
- Citation style: Chicago style Footnotes
Sources (only use given sources):
- 3 primary sources (pick 3 from the “Primary” given folder inside the link below)
- 3 secondary sources (pick 3 from the “Secondary” given folder inside the link below)
- 3 video sources (pick 3 from the list of video sources given below)
Primary and Secondary Sources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yo9GpwQ3XwYXG8M4lGS9KtS5G6WMNlBL?usp=sharing
Video Sources:
1838 Bloedrivier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XugIpToHIR8
De Voortrekkers (Winning a Continent, 1916)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1yDtedt2iw
Dancing at the Union Buildings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_6DJ0sc6e
The Voortrekker Monument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJl7l9LLIUc
Verwoerd defines apartheid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPCln9czoys
The “Race Problem” in 1953
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPicrk9tukM
Steve Biko video interview (90 seconds)