Gr 12 History Ch 4.1: Mass Democratic Movement

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What was the primary reason for the formation of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) in South Africa?

  • To promote racial segregation
  • To fill the vacuum left by the banning of the United Democratic Front (UDF) (correct)
  • To advocate for economic sanctions
  • To support the apartheid regime

What was the structure of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM)?

  • A single, unified organization
  • A government-backed organization
  • A coalition of various anti-apartheid groups (correct)
  • An international organization

What was a significant action organized by the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) in 1989?

  • A rally to support the apartheid regime
  • A campaign of civil disobedience (correct)
  • A boycott of international products
  • A nationwide strike

What was a key characteristic of the peaceful protests organized by the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM)?

<p>They were peaceful and drew national and international support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM)?

<p>To fight for democracy and end apartheid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the MDM's stance on apartheid laws?

<p>It challenged and defied them directly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of groups participated in the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM)?

<p>Trade unions, student organizations, and community groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the peaceful protests organized by the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM)?

<p>Drawing national and international support for the anti-apartheid cause (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Mass Democratic Movement in the anti-apartheid struggle?

<p>It was a platform for collective action against the apartheid regime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary advantage of the MDM's coalition structure?

<p>It allowed for flexible and broad-based participation of activists from different sectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of the MDM's campaign of civil disobedience in 1989?

<p>To challenge and defy the apartheid laws directly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the MDM's campaign of civil disobedience?

<p>The campaign drew international attention to the anti-apartheid cause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the protests organized by the MDM across several cities?

<p>Peaceful and non-confrontational (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the peaceful protests organized by the MDM significant?

<p>They were a key factor in drawing national and international support for the anti-apartheid cause (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between the MDM and the UDF?

<p>The MDM emerged as a successor to the UDF (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the broader impact of the MDM's activities?

<p>It helped to galvanize the anti-apartheid movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the banning of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and other anti-apartheid organizations in 1988?

<p>The formation of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) was accelerated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary advantage of the MDM's loose coalition structure?

<p>It enabled a flexible and broad-based participation of activists. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the MDM's campaign of civil disobedience in 1989?

<p>To challenge and defy the apartheid laws directly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the peaceful protests organized by the MDM?

<p>They drew both national and international support for the anti-apartheid cause. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the MDM that distinguished it from the UDF?

<p>The MDM was a coalition of various anti-apartheid groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the MDM's ability to bring together a broad spectrum of groups?

<p>Its coalition structure, which allowed for flexible participation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the MDM in the anti-apartheid struggle?

<p>It was a critical development that filled a vacuum left by the UDF. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the MDM's campaign of civil disobedience in 1989?

<p>A significant shift in public opinion against the regime. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary result of the banning of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and other anti-apartheid organizations in 1988?

<p>The emergence of a new cohesive resistance movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the key benefit of the MDM's coalition structure?

<p>It facilitated flexible and broad-based participation of activists from different sectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the MDM's campaign of civil disobedience in 1989?

<p>To challenge and defy the apartheid laws directly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the MDM's peaceful protests across several cities?

<p>They drew national and international attention to the anti-apartheid movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary difference between the MDM and the UDF?

<p>The MDM was formed after the UDF was banned, adopting a similar structure and mission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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