African National Congress Youth League Flashcards
1
Q
When was the ANCYL founded?
A
1944
2
Q
List the names of the main members of the ANCYL.
A
- Nelson Mandela
- Oliver Tambo
- Robert Sobukwe
3
Q
What ideas did the ANCYL try to develop?
A
A vision for the future and a specifically Africanist ideology - prioritising the self-determination of African people.
4
Q
How did the ANCYL respond to the National Party Victory in 1948?
A
They launched the Basic Policy which was formalised into the Programme of Action, 1949.
5
Q
Which did the Programme of Action state?
A
It emphasised the need for direct action against apartheid.
- Africans should unite as one group rather than members of different tribes.
- Africans had the right to the wealth and prosperity of Africa.
- Africans should accept the help of other sympathetic groups.
