The Rise of Nationalism (1) Flashcards
When did African nationalism start to develop?
In the early 1900s.
What were the two opposing views on nationalism?
- Some people thought that a nationalist movement should include all South Africans equally.
- But others felt that this was not possible under a white government that supported segregation policies. They believed that black South Africans should develop their own sense of African nationalist pride.
Some earlier movements became more popular and ____, appealing to large numbers of ___ people. (masses)
Inclusive
Ordinary
What did African nationalism start as?
As a form of resistance to colonialism and segregation.
Why did many black South Africans support Britain in the South African War (1899-1902)?
Because they believed this would ensure better economic and political conditions, such as an end to the pass laws and the right to vote.
What was formed in 1902?
A group of mainly colored South Africans in the Cape formed the African Political Organisation (later called the African People’s Organisation).
Who was the leader of the African People’s Organisation?
Dr. Abdullah Abdurahman
What was the significance of the APO?
Protested against the segregation laws and plans to exclude black South Africans from the right to vote.
The APO was particularly concerned that the segregation ____ being taken against black South Africans might also be applied to _____ South Africans.
Measures
Colored
What did the APO argue about the colored franchise that existed in the Cape? & how did they plan these goals?
That it should be extended to the rest of the Union. They wanted to achieve these goals through negotiation and without violence.
What was the South Africa Act of 1909?
The South Africa Act of 1909 could be considered as an empowering of the decisions reached at the National Convention of 1908 by the British Parliament. This is to say that draft laws, such as language policy and the denial of the franchise to Black South Africans, as well as the eventual form the Union of South Africa were now finalized.
What was formed on the 31 May 1910?
On the 31 May 1910, exactly eight years after the Boers had made peace with the English through the Treaty of Vereeniging, South Africa became a Union. Despite the mistrust in the Boer camp, the Afrikaners, as they now became known, had negotiated and achieved self-determination.
Why was it was a miracle that the Afrikaners and British formed the Union of South Africa?
On the 31 May 1910, exactly eight years after the Boers had made peace with the English through the Treaty of Vereeniging, South Africa became a Union. Despite the mistrust in the Boer camp, the Afrikaners, as they now became known, had negotiated and achieved self-determination.
What would the Union of South Africa be based on?
White political control at the expense of Black South Africans.
In four colonies, _____ ____ were formed.
Native Congresses
