South Africa & Apartheid Assignment

Mandela on Apartheid Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another. When did Mandela most likely make this statement? a) while fighting apartheid b) after apartheid's end c) before apartheid began d) during the beginning stages of apartheid

b) after apartheid's end

The Congress of the People Why might a historian conclude that the meeting that produced the Freedom Charter was held in secret? a) The African National Congress had been outlawed, so the meeting would have been illegal. b) The charter copied words directly from other constitutions, which would be considered plagiarism. c) The charter's call for the end of apartheid would have been threatening to the South African government. d) The African National Congress was calling for reconciliation with whites, which would have angered many black South Africans.

c) The charter's call for the end of apartheid would have been threatening to the South African government.

Analyzing a UN Resolution The Security Council, Having considered the complaint of twenty-nine Member States contained in document S/4279 and Add.11 concerning "the situation arising out of the large-scale killings of unarmed and peaceful demonstrators against racial discrimination and segregation in the Union of South Africa". . . [d]eplores the policies and actions of the Government of the Union of South Africa which have given rise to the present situation. -U.N. Security Council Resolution 134,April 1, 1960 What is the purpose of this document? a) to end racial discrimination and segregation in UN countries b) to describe the characteristics of apartheid c) to condemn South Africa's actions in the Sharpeville massacre d) to encourage demonstrations against the government

c) to condemn South Africa's actions in the Sharpeville massacre

The 1994 Elections Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. The mural shows a long line of black South Africans____________ (waiting to vote/leaving the country/protesting apartheid.) The details in the mural suggest that the artist is_________________(celebrating/condemning) the end of apartheid

waiting to vote celebrating

The Influence of Race Use the information from the lesson and the reading from the assignment to answer the question: How has the issue of race shaped South Africa's recent history? Student Answer: Race was the main foundation that the South African government embedded into its apartheid policy once SA gained independence. Segregation between whites and non-whites were a main issue, because only the white citizens, who were amongst the majority, were paid significantly more and had more say in government. Black Africans were driven away from their property because the government was giving the land to whites. The African National Congress was founded by African people in order to promote equality for every citizen in South Africa, but their Freedom Carter was disregarded by the government because it was intimidating to their power. When nonviolent protests weren't having any lasting impact, some leaders, like Nelson Mandela, believed the only course of action would be to resort to armed rebellion. It was only when international communities started to punish the SA government that steps to abolish apartheid were made. South Africa finally reached social and political equality with a constitution in 1994 with Nelson Mandela as the first black president.

Teacher Answer: The issue of race has been embedded in the history of South Africa. After the country gained independence, the government of South Africa established a policy of apartheid. Such leaders as Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid. Finally South Africa's 1994 constitution called for social and political equality for all races. Which of these ideas did you include in your response? Select all that apply. a) The issue of race has been in the history of South Africa since it gained independence. b) The government of South Africa enacted an apartheid policy. c) This policy called for the segregation of the two races. d) Such leaders as Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid. e) The Constitution of 1994 established the equality of all races.

The Freedom Charter (1955) Background information: In 1955, the African National Congress wrote its Freedom Charter, which set forth the principle of a democracy in which all races participate. We, The people of South Africa, declare for all our country and the world to know: that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white, and that no government can justly claim authority unless it is based on the will of the People; that our people have been robbed of their birthright to land, liberty and peace by a form of government founded on injustice and inequality; -The Freedom Charter, 1955 What is the main idea of this passage? a) That apartheid will no longer be tolerated; all people living in South Africa are equal. b) South African people will gain back their land and liberty and then punish those who took it. c) Injustice and inequalities are found all over the world, except in South Africa. d) Apartheid occurs in South Africa because the people allow it to happen.

a) That apartheid will no longer be tolerated; all people living in South Africa are equal.