Hello! I can provide a clear and concise explanation of the terms you've listed:
1. Mineral Revolution: This term refers to the shift from an agrarian (agricultural) economy to an industrial economy driven by the discovery and exploitation of minerals like gold and diamonds in South Africa.
2. Land Expansion: It is the process of creating urban areas and developing infrastructure to accommodate growing populations and economic activities.
3. Closed compounds: These are large square buildings surrounded by high fences to restrict the movement of workers within the premises. They were often used to control and monitor the movements of laborers in mining or industrial settings.
4. Migrant Labour: A migrant laborer is a person who moves from one region or country to another in search of work opportunities. In the context of South Africa, this term often refers to black workers who traveled long distances to work in mines or on farms.
5. Land dispossession: This term describes the act of forcibly taking land away from its original owners, often through colonial or government actions without fair compensation.
6. 'Uitlanders': This term refers to foreigners or people who came from overseas, especially used in the context of non-Afrikaners in South Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
7. Coco pans: These are small wagons used in mines that run on narrow-gauge railway lines to transport materials or ore within the mining operations.
8. Claustrophobia: It is a fear or discomfort experienced in enclosed or confined spaces.
9. 'Volksraad': The Volksraad was the parliament or legislative body in the former South African Republic (Transvaal) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
10. Legislation: This term refers to laws or regulations created by a government or legislative body to govern and regulate various aspects of society, economy, or industry.
I hope this breakdown helps clarify the meanings of the terms you provided! If you have any more questions or need further explanations, feel free to ask.
