Unit 1:Defiance Case Study Flashcards
What event occurred in East London in November 1952 involving activists and police?
800 activists threw stones at the police, who then claimed shots were fired at them and opened fire on the crowd.
What was the outcome of the violence during the November 1952 event in East London?
2 white people died, including a nun, and youth formed groups to burn buildings.
What decision did the leader of the ANC make following the violent events of November 1952?
He decided to call off the defiance campaign.
Why was the defiance campaign considered a failure?
It became too violent and did not reach its aims.
What was the purpose of the Public Safety Act passed after the defiance campaign?
It allowed the government to declare a state of emergency and increase fines for protesting.
What did the Criminal Laws Amendment Act entail?
Civil disobedience was punishable by a three-year prison sentence.
What was one of the successes of the defiance campaign despite its failure?
Membership increased from 4,000 to 10,000.
What shift did the defiance campaign represent in the ANC’s approach?
It showed a movement from moderation to militance.
How did the UN respond to South Africa’s racial policies during this period?
The UN recognized it as an international issue.
What did the events of November 1952 demonstrate about African leadership?
It demonstrated African leadership and potential power.
Fill in the blank: The defiance campaign’s membership increased from _______ to 10,000.
4,000
True or False: The defiance campaign successfully achieved its aims.
False
