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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the MDM's stance on apartheid laws?

    <p>It challenged and defied them directly</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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