Refending resistance and challenges to National Party power, 1968-83 Flashcards
What does SASO stand for?
South African Students’ Organisation
What helped to inspire Black Consciousness?
Militant Christianity (MLK)
Who was SASO’s first president?
Steve Biko
What was ‘Black consciousness’ movement?
Need to re-think the black position in society through liberating their own minds.
What helped the sharing of ideas among African students?
Apartheid Universities
Which country gained independence from Portugal in 1974?
Mozambique
When was the Black Consciousness Movement launched?
1972
How was it different to the PAC?
Mainly consisted of youth and students
From 1950 to 75, what was the change in the number of African children in school?
1 mil to over 3.5 mil
What sparked the SOWETO protest?
Expanding teaching of Afrikaans
How many died in the Soweto revolt?
575
When did Steve Biko die?
1972
Name a failed military incursion by the MK in 1967
Wankie//Sipolio
What was published in 1969 to suggest that the ANC was in crisis?
Hani Memorandum
What was decided at the ANC Morogoro conference?
Accepts all races into the ANC
What did Tambo prioritize in exile?
Gaining international solidarity
What year did the UN pass a resolution for cultural and academic boycott?
1970
What was Edward Heaths strategy for SA known as?
Constructive engagement
What was FOSATU?
Federation of South African Trade Unions
Name the 1 Progressive Party member to keep their seat in 1961
Helen Suzman
In 1981 what % of the vote did the Progressive Federal party gain?
19%
When did the Transkei gain independence?
1976
Which homeland refused independence?
Kwazulu
Name the 2 groupings in the NP
Verligte and Verkrampte
What event caused Mulder, the deputy leader to resign
Information scandle
Between 1960-91, the % of whites fell from … to ….
20% to 13%
What was Botha’s main change to the constitution?
Tricameral parliament
Why were the Civil Wars in Mozambique, Angola and Zimbabwe a threat to SA?
Could provide bases for ANC
Why was the ANC and AAM suspicious of the new trade unions?
Not focused on national liberation and the ANC had no control over them
What slogan did the AAM adopt to raise the publicity around SA from 1980
Free Nelson Mandela
