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What year was the South African Student Movement (SASM) formed?
What year was the South African Student Movement (SASM) formed?
The Bantu Education Act of 1953 equally supported both black and white schools.
The Bantu Education Act of 1953 equally supported both black and white schools.
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What was one of the significant outcomes of the school boycott related to youth political thinking?
What was one of the significant outcomes of the school boycott related to youth political thinking?
The events of June 16, 1976, were a major turning point in South African history.
The Black Allied Workers Union was formed in ______.
The Black Allied Workers Union was formed in ______.
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Match the following organizations with their roles:
Match the following organizations with their roles:
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Which of the following problems was NOT common in black schools?
Which of the following problems was NOT common in black schools?
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The 1976 Soweto Uprising was partly precipitated by ______ between races.
The 1976 Soweto Uprising was partly precipitated by ______ between races.
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The South African Students' Organisation (SASO) was founded after SASM.
The South African Students' Organisation (SASO) was founded after SASM.
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Study Notes
South African Student Movement (SASM)
- Formed in 1971 by students in Soweto
- Students aired grievances and needs
Influence of Black Consciousness on Community
- Growth in trade unionism in early 1970s led to the Black Allied Workers Union (1973)
- Black Community Project established by the BPC
- Schemes included economic groups, literacy campaigns, and health projects
- Zanempillo Health Center was a self-help scheme, run mainly by black people
Political Thinking of Youth
- Youth attracted to the philosophy of the SBB, leading to the 1976 events
- The Bantu Education Act of 1953 caused unhappiness in black schools
- Significant disparities in resources; government spending 15 times more on white schools
- Black schools lacked resources: outdated facilities, poor quality equipment, no sports/libraries/science labs
- Classroom shortages, high pupil-teacher ratios, and poor teacher training
- Corporal punishment was common
SASO and Political Discussions
- SASO involved youth in debate associations and service clubs in high schools
- Political discussions took place
- SASO was a movement for high school students
- Students were introduced to SB ideas and encouraged to fight for their rights.
1976 Soweto Uprising
- Factors like frustration between whites and blacks contributed to the 1976 uprisings
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Explore the critical role of the South African Student Movement (SASM) and the influence of Black Consciousness on political thought and community initiatives. This quiz delves into the educational challenges faced by black students and the foundation of organizations like SASO. Test your knowledge of this pivotal period in South African history.
