Treason Trial Flashcards
At which court were Mandela and the MK leaders tried at?
Pretoria Supreme Court
How long did the trial last?
October 1963 - June 64
What were the accused of?
Recruiting fighters, attempting to commit sabotage, and having links with communsim
How long was Mandela’s resounding speech?
3 hours long
When did Mandela give his speech?
20th April 1964
What was the title of Mandela’s speech?
“I Am Prepared to Die’
What impact did Mandela’s speech have?
Acted as a major statement of political courage and hope
What did Mandela mention in his speech?
Didn’t deny he encouraged an armed struggle and explained why and explained the suffering Africans endured
Who were the people who defended the accused?
A group of white lawyers who were sympathetic to the liberation movement
Who was the leading defendant lawyer?
Bram Fischer: an Afrikaner who studied at Oxford and joined the Communist Party in SA
What did the prosecutor want to happen to Mandela and the accused?
The death penalty
What did the judge give to Mandela and the accused and why?
Life imprisonment; possibly swayed by Mandela’s speech and the possibility that the ANC leadership might be needed for negotiations in the future
Which movement began in the 1980’s in favor of Mandela?
The “ Free Nelson Mandela” movement
How was communication affected for Mandela and the ANC in prison?
Was limited and censored
