1948 election and reasons for nationalist victory Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in the election in May 1948?
A
First time full all Afrikaner government succeeded in winning the election
2
Q
Who became president?
A
Dr. Daniel Malon
3
Q
What did Malon do to the government?
A
Appointed cabinet made up of entirely Afrikaans
4
Q
What did Malon’s government promise to do?
A
Promised to bring apartheid
5
Q
Why were people drawn to nationalists?
A
wanted a party that would be able to ‘keep a black man in his place’
