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*Robert O. Collins, “South Africa” in Central and South African History (Princeton: Markus Wiener Publishers, 1996), 126-151.
1. In what ways did the European settlement of South Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries resemble other regions that we’ve discussed? What are the differences?
2. How did the indigenous populations fare under British rule and the Boer presence in South Africa?
3. How did segregation develop in South Africa in the 20th century? What was the purpose of apartheid? How was it to be accomplished?
4. Summarize the rise of African nationalism, and explain its success.
