Afrikaner Nationalism Flashcards
How did they start forming the movement ?
Afrikaans was separate from Dutch. Severing ties with original heritage , wanted to become a distinct group. They believed they were the chosen people during the great trek. There was little Union between Afrikaners in different regions until after the war and the union
Around what time were feelings of Afrikaans nationalism becoming more potent?
During 1870s
Why was the union created?
It was created as conciliation to the Afrikaners by the British from the ill effects of the Anglo boer war. It was an attempt to create a link with Afrikaans and British people by creating a self governed state that was still part of the British empire.
What led to the creation of a National Party?
It was led by JBM hertzhog. The Afrikaners resented the English and wanted more say in the country. Therefore most Afrikaners in the union supported the party
What was the Anglo-Boers role in the establishment of Afrikaaner nationalism?
It aided in the forging of Afrikaner nationalism busy unify afrikaans people against a shared enemy; the British.
What happened from 1899 - 1901?
This was the time over which the Anglo-Boer war took place.
What was the Broedebond?
It was a secret afrikaans organization whose purpose was the economic empowerment of Afrikaners.
How did Afrikaner leaders (such as DF Malan) use other platforms in an attempt to unify Afrikaners of all classes?
They used
MEDIA- the Nasionale Pres, newspapers spreading propaganda
BUSINESS- establishing Afrikaner run insurance agencies etc to assist Afrikaners solely
POLITICS- the National Party (formed in 1914)
RELIGION- the Dutch Reformed church, exclusively founded for Afrikaners, provided biblical support to Afrikaner claims.
BROEDEBOND- ensured the promotion of Afrikaners in key government posts.
How was the Great Trek instrumental to the formation of Afrikaner Nationalism?
Using events such as the Eeufees, the Great Trek was used to create a sense of unification among the Afrikaners.
What aided Afrikaner people in their mission to establish a strong sense of Nationalism?
The use of history aided in the development of an Afrikaner identity.
What did the Society of True Afrikaners call for?
The establishment of Afrikaans as a separate language to Dutch.
In what year was the National party, led and started by JBM Hertzog, elected ruling party?
In the year 1924.
What did the Afrikaner government do to aid “poor whites”?
They replaced thousands of black workers with white laborers. This was especially prevalent during the depression.
What were the volk?
It was a term used to unite all Afrikaner people; rich and poor alike.
How was Afrikaner unity spread through the following sectors: EDUCATION LABOUR RELIGION THE ECONOMY
- the curriculum for white Afrikaners placed heavy emphasis on the Dutch reformed religion, white supremacy and Afrikaner nationalist versions of history.
- Afrikaners were discouraged from joining trade unions which stressed class and working class political parties.
- white Afrikaners were discouraged from “foreign” churches i.e. Anglican, Methodist or catholic.
- separate Afrikaans financial institutions were set up for Afrikaner whites.
