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What was the duration of the civil disturbance in New Zealand in 1981?
What was the duration of the civil disturbance in New Zealand in 1981?
What was the approximate number of people who took part in demonstrations across 28 centres?
What was the approximate number of people who took part in demonstrations across 28 centres?
What was the approximate number of people charged with offences related to the protests?
What was the approximate number of people charged with offences related to the protests?
What was the significance of rugby in New Zealand's national identity?
What was the significance of rugby in New Zealand's national identity?
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What was the outcome of the Springbok tour on the sport of rugby in New Zealand?
What was the outcome of the Springbok tour on the sport of rugby in New Zealand?
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Study Notes
The 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand
- The tour lasted for 56 days in July, August, and September 1981
- It was the largest civil disturbance in New Zealand since the 1951 waterfront dispute
- Over 150,000 people participated in more than 200 demonstrations across 28 centers
- 1500 people were charged with offences related to the protests
Significance of Rugby in New Zealand
- Rugby was New Zealand's number one sport in 1981
- Rugby was a vital component of New Zealand's national identity
- The sport suffered in the years following the tour as players and supporters came to terms with the fallout
Impact of the Tour
- The events of 1981 were seen as a watershed moment in how New Zealanders viewed themselves
- The tour marked a significant turning point in the country's social and cultural landscape
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Learn about the largest civil disturbance in New Zealand's history, sparked by the visit of the South African rugby team, the Springboks, in 1981. This quiz explores the events and aftermath of the protests.
