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)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNmAcgdO2Ck