The white minority gained control of South Africa’s government when independence was gained from Great Britain in 1934. What was the purpose of the apartheid laws the government put in place? (AKS40c, DOK2) A.
The purpose was to help all South Africans advance after centuries under European rule.

B.
The purpose was to create an economic system that would help South Africa become a world power.

C.
The purpose was to legally segregate the races and make laws that heavily favored the white minority.

D.
The purpose was to reverse the damage caused by European rule in South Africa and give non-white citizens more power.