Leaders
Who was nicknamed the father of apartheid?
Hendrick F Verwored
What was the most common form of protest?
Burning of goverment issued passes.
What years were Nelson Mandela imprisoned in?
1963 to 1990
What is South africa's literacy rate today?
94%
What does apartheid mean?
a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
Who was the first african american president?
Nelson Mandela
What are some examples of non-violent protests the ANC used to end the Apartheid laws?
Marches, strikes and boycotts.
What year did the first free election take place?
1994
What did apartheid create for African natives?
10 homeland states.
What four groups did Apartheid divide South Africa into?
Whites, blacks, colored, and asians.
Daniel F Malan
What event sparked more violent protest for the ANC?
The Sharpeville Massacre
What year did Apattheid start in South Africa?
1948
What organization denied Africa's involvment?
The United nations
How many people were killed at the Sharpeville Massacre and how many were wounded?
67 black people were killed and more than 180 were wounded.
Who was the most important leader against the Apartheid movement?
Nelson Mandela
What did the South Africans form in response to the Land Act being passed?
Formed the African National Congress to fight against the racists policies of Apartheid.
What started the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960?
A group of black protesters arrived at the police station without passes.
T/F There is a national Freedom day that takes place on the day of the first free elction in South Africa.
True
What ended the apartheid?
A new constitution taking effect in 1944.
Who was the mother of the nation?
Winnie-Madikizela-Mandela
What was the main goal of the African National Congress?
Win voting rights for black and mixed people in South Africa.
What year was Nelson Mandela elected to be president in?
1994
T/F South africa is the most successful and stable democracy since the end of apartheid?
True
What year did Nelson and Winnie get divorced?
1992