Apartheid in South Africa
Exploitation, Apartheid and South Africa
Elias Van Sickle
Chami
10H HB
Period 1
April 8, 2011
Outline
Thesis: The 19th century conquest of South Africa in pursuit of financial gain, resulted in economic, social, and political oppression of blacks along with environmental devastation.
I. Introduction A. Background information B. Why time period was optimal for European rule 1. Industrialization 2. Capitalism C. Thesis
II. Early apartheid roots and Boer, British, African relations A. Background information B. Early European conquest of South Africa 1. Apartheid Roots/ Precursors B. Boer, British, African tensions 1. Ideals and reason for presence in Africa
III. Diamonds gold and mining A. Early stages of mining B. Racism C. Technological succession
D. Mining companies 1. Separation and Cecil Rhodes
IV. Apartheid injustices A. Politics and apartheid B. Economic suppression C. Social injustice
D. Environmental destruction 1. Home land/ over population
V. Conclusion
A. Future effects
B. Examining oppression
C. Positive outcomes
By the late 1800s England, France, Spain, Germany, and Portugal, had explored and colonized territories all over the world. This Age of Exploration resulted in Europeans gaining much experience regarding maritime exploration and colonization. Africa was one of the last regions exposed to European influence because European territories there were viewed as of marginal importance up until 1870. The discovery of precious metals in South Africa in 1870 was the decisive event which captured the attention of the Europeans capitalists and accelerated its colonization. (Silver NP) The economic boom resulting from Industrialization, the technological advantage Europeans then possessed, and the fact that individuals as well as governments were seeking new business opportunities changed the nature of colonization. Therefore the 19th century conquest of South
Elias Van Sickle
Chami
10H HB
Period 1
April 8, 2011
Outline
Thesis: The 19th century conquest of South Africa in pursuit of financial gain, resulted in economic, social, and political oppression of blacks along with environmental devastation.
I. Introduction A. Background information B. Why time period was optimal for European rule 1. Industrialization 2. Capitalism C. Thesis
II. Early apartheid roots and Boer, British, African relations A. Background information B. Early European conquest of South Africa 1. Apartheid Roots/ Precursors B. Boer, British, African tensions 1. Ideals and reason for presence in Africa
III. Diamonds gold and mining A. Early stages of mining B. Racism C. Technological succession
D. Mining companies 1. Separation and Cecil Rhodes
IV. Apartheid injustices A. Politics and apartheid B. Economic suppression C. Social injustice
D. Environmental destruction 1. Home land/ over population
V. Conclusion
A. Future effects
B. Examining oppression
C. Positive outcomes
By the late 1800s England, France, Spain, Germany, and Portugal, had explored and colonized territories all over the world. This Age of Exploration resulted in Europeans gaining much experience regarding maritime exploration and colonization. Africa was one of the last regions exposed to European influence because European territories there were viewed as of marginal importance up until 1870. The discovery of precious metals in South Africa in 1870 was the decisive event which captured the attention of the Europeans capitalists and accelerated its colonization. (Silver NP) The economic boom resulting from Industrialization, the technological advantage Europeans then possessed, and the fact that individuals as well as governments were seeking new business opportunities changed the nature of colonization. Therefore the 19th century conquest of South
Cited: Henrard, Kristin. "Post-apartheid South Africa: Transformation and reconciliation." World Affairs 1(2003): 37