Question

Which of the following statements is true of apartheid practices in South Africa before and after 1948? Apartheid practices were not common in South Africa until they became official policy in 1948. Apartheid practices were not common before or after becoming official policy in 1948. Apartheid practices were common but not official policy until they became law in 1948. Apartheid practices were more brutal before 1948, but grew milder after 1948 due to government regulations. 

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) Apartheid practices were not common in South Africa until they became official policy in 1948.

The statement that is true of Apartheid practices in South Africa before and after 1948 is "Apartheid practices were not common in South Africa until they became official policy in 1948."

Apartheid means "apartness," and was the policy of the National Party in South Africa in 1948 that segregated black people. This policy created laws that forced people from different races lived separated from white people. During these years, social integration was not an option.

Answer 2

Apartheid practices were common but not official policy until they became law in 1948.