A Level

Question 1

What was the congress of the people?

Answer 1

The largest gathering in South Africa in 1955. Drew up the freedom charter promoting equality for all

Question 2

Government reaction to congress of the people?

Answer 2

156 congress leaders in 1956.By 1959 only 30 were still facing charges. Eventual release after being declared non-guilty

Question 3

When was the suppression of communism act made?

Answer 3

1950

Question 4

What was the lilliesfield raid?

Answer 4

It was a raid on July 11th 1963 whereby the government discovered 250 incriminating documents and weapons tied to leaders like walter sisulu nelson mandela and govan mbeku

Question 5

Nelson Mandelas speech

Answer 5

He was prepared to die the sabotage act made it so that sabotage in any form was punishable by execution

Question 6

What and when was the verdict declared?

Answer 6

The verdict was declared June 12th 1964. The trial culminated with a guilty verdict for most of the accused.