Anti-Apartheid Movements Flashcards
Who was the government criticised by
Western governments and the United Nations
What did other countries do to isolate SA
They held Protest demonstrations; calls were made for sporting and cultural isolation; and calls for economic sanctions.
Which European governments supported ANC financially
Sweden and the Netherlands
What was the British anti-apartheid movement called
AMM- anti-apartheid movement
Who were the people who supported the AMM
SA exiles
Who requested that the AMM be formed
ANC leader: Albert Lathuli
Who supported the AMM initially
The British Labour Party, and trade unions
What did the AMM call for
Support for banned organisations such as the ANC
Who became a patron of the AMM
Father Trevor Huddleston. He had played a promised role in protests against forced removals in Sophiatown
Who was the prime minister of Britain at this time
Margret Thatcher
Why was Margret Thatcher firmly opposed to sanctions against SA
The British economy relied on rare and valuable minerals and products. She also feared the communist influence in the ANC and saw them as a threat in the Cold War era.
what did british anti-apartheid campaign set up
The International Defence and Aid Fund
What does IDAF stand for
The International Defence and Aid Fund
What did IDAF do to raise awareness about conditions in SA
They published material. They also collected funds to opponents of apartheid by paying for legal fees or supporting their families; and worked with the ANC
What did trade unions in Ireland being to demand
The boycott of SA good
What was happening in Ireland during the Rivonia trial
Student protests
What does IAAM stand for
Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement
Who was one of the founders of the IAMM
Adar Asmal: ANC exile
Who supported the IAMM
The Irish church leaders, trade unionists and students
In what ways was SA isolated as a result of anti-apartheid movements
It was criticised by the United Nations and many countries supported a ban against the sale of arms to SA
What were some of the activities of the AMM
They protested outside the SA embassy and outside companies that did business with SA
Why did the AMM protest outside companies that did business with SA
they were trying to get them to disinvest
How did british consumers apply their own sanctions
They refused to buy products from SA such as fruit or wine.
What are some cultural boycotts
The British Actors’ Union Equity would not allow any performances by its actors to be shown in SA. Many british TV shows and films could not be shown in SA
How was SA academically boycotted
Professors at SA universities were refused admission to some academic conferences
What is an example of an academic conference that SA was not allowed to go to
World archeology conference
How was sport boycotted
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