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What event marked the height of Apartheid repression in South Africa?
What event marked the height of Apartheid repression in South Africa?
- COSATU organising a strike
- Introduction of COSATU
- Union leaders being detained
- State of emergency being declared (correct)
How did COSATU contribute internationally to the fight against Apartheid?
How did COSATU contribute internationally to the fight against Apartheid?
- Promoting Apartheid policies
- Calling for disinvestment from South Africa (correct)
- Supporting the ban on unions
- Collaborating with the government
What event led to the formation of COSATU in 1985?
What event led to the formation of COSATU in 1985?
- Introduction of banning orders
- Unbanning of political parties
- Popular insurrection (correct)
- Detention of union leaders
What was the significance of the largest strike in SA's history organized by COSATU in May 1986?
What was the significance of the largest strike in SA's history organized by COSATU in May 1986?
During the state of emergency, which COSATU officials were detained by the government?
During the state of emergency, which COSATU officials were detained by the government?
What was the main focus of COSATU's actions in supporting the mass democratic movement?
What was the main focus of COSATU's actions in supporting the mass democratic movement?
What was the primary goal of COSATU's international mobilization efforts?
What was the primary goal of COSATU's international mobilization efforts?
What impact did unionists feel their unions had during the political struggle in their communities?
What impact did unionists feel their unions had during the political struggle in their communities?
What role did unions play in the resistance against Apartheid?
What role did unions play in the resistance against Apartheid?
What was the response of COSATU to the government's actions during the state of emergency?
What was the response of COSATU to the government's actions during the state of emergency?
What did the Harare Declaration indicate as the way forward in the negotiation process?
What did the Harare Declaration indicate as the way forward in the negotiation process?
What significant event took place on February 11, 1990?
What significant event took place on February 11, 1990?
What did F.W. de Klerk announce in his speech to the South African Parliament on February 2, 1990?
What did F.W. de Klerk announce in his speech to the South African Parliament on February 2, 1990?
What was the next step after the suspension of hostilities between the liberation movement and the apartheid regime?
What was the next step after the suspension of hostilities between the liberation movement and the apartheid regime?
What was the final step outlined in the Harare Declaration?
What was the final step outlined in the Harare Declaration?
The ECC was affiliated to the UDF and focused on promoting a pro-war culture among whites.
The ECC was affiliated to the UDF and focused on promoting a pro-war culture among whites.
The Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) was formed after the UDF was banned.
The Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) was formed after the UDF was banned.
Jay Naidoo described the MDM as an organization primarily made up of political parties.
Jay Naidoo described the MDM as an organization primarily made up of political parties.
The MDM is not committed to non-racialism or democratic practices.
The MDM is not committed to non-racialism or democratic practices.
The MDM recognizes the centrality of the ANC in finding solutions for the country.
The MDM recognizes the centrality of the ANC in finding solutions for the country.
The MDM was not united by a program of mass action aimed at dismantling apartheid.
The MDM was not united by a program of mass action aimed at dismantling apartheid.
Progress in building a non-racial opposition to the state had no negative outcomes.
Progress in building a non-racial opposition to the state had no negative outcomes.
The education boycotts during this time greatly benefited the black communities in South Africa.
The education boycotts during this time greatly benefited the black communities in South Africa.
The ECC primarily used wall murals, T-shirts, and musical concerts to promote a pro-war culture among whites.
The ECC primarily used wall murals, T-shirts, and musical concerts to promote a pro-war culture among whites.
The UDF and COSATU formed a strategic alliance within the MDM.
The UDF and COSATU formed a strategic alliance within the MDM.
End the State of Emergency and repeal all legislation designed to circumscribe ______ activity.
End the State of Emergency and repeal all legislation designed to circumscribe ______ activity.
Discussions to take place between the liberation movement and the SA regime to achieve the suspension of hostilities on both sides by agreeing to a mutually binding ______.
Discussions to take place between the liberation movement and the SA regime to achieve the suspension of hostilities on both sides by agreeing to a mutually binding ______.
Next would be the formation of an interim government to supervise the process of the drawing up and adoption of the new Constitution, which would include the principles outlined in the Harare ______.
Next would be the formation of an interim government to supervise the process of the drawing up and adoption of the new Constitution, which would include the principles outlined in the Harare ______.
On 2 February 1990, De Klerk announced in a speech to the SA Parliament that the ANC, PAC and SACP would be unbanned and that Mandela would be ______.
On 2 February 1990, De Klerk announced in a speech to the SA Parliament that the ANC, PAC and SACP would be unbanned and that Mandela would be ______.
This happened on 11 February 1990 when Mandela walked out of prison in Paarl, after which he made a momentous speech to supporters on the steps of the Cape Town City ______.
This happened on 11 February 1990 when Mandela walked out of prison in Paarl, after which he made a momentous speech to supporters on the steps of the Cape Town City ______.
De Klerk announced in a speech to the SA Parliament that the ANC, PAC and SACP would be unbanned and that Mandela would be ______.
De Klerk announced in a speech to the SA Parliament that the ANC, PAC and SACP would be unbanned and that Mandela would be ______.
Mandela walked out of prison in Paarl on 11 February 1990, after which he made a momentous speech to supporters on the steps of the Cape Town City ______.
Mandela walked out of prison in Paarl on 11 February 1990, after which he made a momentous speech to supporters on the steps of the Cape Town City ______.
End the State of Emergency and repeal all legislation designed to circumscribe political ______.
End the State of Emergency and repeal all legislation designed to circumscribe political ______.
Discussions to take place between the liberation movement and the SA regime to achieve the suspension of hostilities on both sides by agreeing to a mutually binding ______.
Discussions to take place between the liberation movement and the SA regime to achieve the suspension of hostilities on both sides by agreeing to a mutually binding ______.
Next would be the formation of an interim government to supervise the process of the drawing up and adoption of the new Constitution, which would include the principles outlined in the Harare ______.
Next would be the formation of an interim government to supervise the process of the drawing up and adoption of the new Constitution, which would include the principles outlined in the Harare ______.
