The British Empire in South Africa during the interwar period

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When was the Union of South Africa created and what colonies were combined to create the union?
formed in 1910, Cape Colony, Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal
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Why as a provincial council brought into the Union of South Africa and what did this entail?
Due to the devastating effects of the Second Boer War. Meant that all the governments of the old territories were destroyed and there was one central government instead.
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What group of people were not a part of the new provincial government?
Anyone who wasn't white.
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What rights did the British defend before the Union of South Africa was established and why did this change?
defended rights of private property, and previous treaties. Power given to the white settlers of SA who felt that the indigenous black population didn't deserve the same rights as the white settlers
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What percentage of land were the black Africans not allowed to own in South Africa?
87%
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What was the condition of the land that the black population was allowed to use like?
very poor quality; almost impossible to grow any crops.
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What key initiative made whites more employable in the eyes of the White settlers in South Africa?
They were automatically assumed to be skilled workers and employment opportunities were far greater than those for black Africans
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