Question

background information: in 1955, the african national congress wrote its freedom charter, which set forth the principle of a democracy in which all races participate.
we, the people of south africa, declare for all our country and the world to know:
that south africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white, and that no government can justly claim authority unless it is based on the will of the people;
that our people have been robbed of their birthright to land, liberty and peace by a form of government founded on injustice and inequality;
-the freedom charter, 1955
what is the main idea of this passage?
○ that apartheid will no longer be tolerated; all people living in south africa are equal.
○ south african people will gain back their land and liberty and then punish those who took it.
○ injustice and inequalities are found all over the world, except in south africa.
○ apartheid occurs in south africa because the people allow it to happen.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: The passage from the Freedom Charter states "South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white" and the background mentions a democracy with all races participating. This aligns with the idea that apartheid (racial segregation) won't be tolerated and all South Africans are equal.
• Analyze Option 2: The passage says people were robbed of land, etc., but there's no mention of punishing those who took it, so this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 3: The passage is about injustice in South Africa, not that it's absent there, so this is wrong.
• Analyze Option 4: The passage blames a government based on injustice, not the people, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. That apartheid will no longer be tolerated; all people living in South Africa are equal.