The Rise of Apartheid Is Particularly Striking Because It Occurred

question 10

Multiple Choice

The rise of apartheid is particularly striking because it occurred:

• A)while other countries were moving away from tribalism.
• B)before the rise of biological racism.
• C)before the precipitating events of the World Wars.
• D)while other African nations were still colonies.

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