South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
Since what act was the union of South Africa a dominion?
A
1931 Statute of Westminster
2
Q
During WW2 there was rapid economic expansion which led to….
A
=Urbanisation of Black Migrant workers= increased black politicisation= increased fear and radicalisation in Afrikaner population
3
Q
In 1948 who won the election?
A
Nasionale party
(Began to enact numerous segregation laws under their policy of apartheid
E.g 1949 Prohibition of mixed marriages)
4
Q
When was the African National Congress (ANC) formed?
A
1912
5
Q
What part of the ANC began advocating for direct action and took direct control and launched strikes in 1949?
A
Youth League
6
Q
When was the Sharpeville protest and what happened?
A
21st March 1960
96 protestors killed by police
