Question

why did the white minority and the black majority want to protect through their new constitution?

Answer 1

The oppressor and the oppressed in this new democracy were planning to live together as equals. It was not gonna be easy for them to trust each other. They wanted to safeguard their own interests. The black minority was keen to ensure that the democratic principle of majority rule was not compromised. They wanted substantial social and economic rights whereas the white minority was keen to protect its privileges and property. After long negotiations, they agreed to a compromise. This was not easy.

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Answer 2

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ANSWER

The following points made the blacks and whites apprehensive at the time of constitution making:

(i) Both were planning to live together as equals. It was not going to be easy for them to trust each other.

(ii) They had their fears. They wanted to safeguard their interests. The black majority was keen to ensure that the democratic principle of majority rule was not compromised. They wanted substantial social and economic rights.

(iii) The white minority was keen to protect its privileges and property.