Response to Sharpeville and armed struggle Flashcards
Did the protests the ANC and PAC organise challenge white rule and why?
No - National Party had overwhelming power from police and armed forces who were loyal
When was the state of emergency declared?
30th March 1960
What did the state of emergency allow the police to do?
Ban public meetings, detain people without a warrant (under the Public Safety Act 1953), and arrest political leaders
Did many expect the arrests and clampdown?
No - shocked many including African leaders
Name 2 officials who were arrested
Nelson Mandela - preparing for an ANC Stayway pass protest
Joe Slovo - (white communist laywer) preparing for a case of over 400 African miners
When was the Unlawful Organisations Act passed and what did it do?
When - 8th April 1960
What - Banned parties which threatened public order (ANC and PAC)
Following the ban of the anti-apartheid parties, what did African parties turn to?
The armed struggles
When did Mandela and Sisulu originally discuss moving to an armed struggle?
1952
When did Mandela and Sisulu originally discuss moving to an armed struggle?
1952
Why did the ANC not turn to the armed struggle as soon as they were banned?
They had to be cautious due to the treason trial
When was the MK set up?
1961
Was it formally linked to the ANC and why?
No it wasn’t; protect the ANC from further repression
How did communist links help from the Soviet Union and China?
Soviet Union: largest financial contribution and helped with training
China: In 1961 African men were sent to training for guerrilla tactics
What was MKs tactic’s?
Strategic sites (such as communication posts and power units)
What was the first major sabotage by MK?
Dingaan’s Day on December 16th 1961where they bombed against government buildings
