Gr 12 History Ch 4.1: The End Conscription Campaign

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What was the main reason for the formation of the End Conscription Campaign (ECC) in 1983?

To challenge the military's involvement in enforcing apartheid policies (correct)

To support the South African Defence Force (SADF)

To advocate for the rights of black South Africans

To promote the apartheid regime

What was the primary moral stance of the ECC?

Opposing the apartheid regime (correct)

Remaining neutral in the conflict

Supporting the apartheid regime

Advocating for racial segregation

What did the ECC advocate for in terms of military service?

The abolition of the SADF

Increased military spending

Mandatory military service for all South Africans

The right to refuse military service on moral and ethical grounds (correct)

What kind of support did the ECC offer to those who refused military service?

Legal and social support Signup and view all the answers

What was one way the ECC raised public awareness about the role of the SADF in apartheid?

Through protests, public speaking events, and the distribution of literature Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the ECC's efforts by the mid-1980s?

A notable increase in the number of conscripts who failed to report for national service Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary target audience of the ECC's activities?

White South Africans subject to mandatory military service Signup and view all the answers

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

It challenged the military's involvement in enforcing apartheid policies Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary demographic targeted by the End Conscription Campaign?

White South African men Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's stance on apartheid?

Opposed to the apartheid regime Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence for those who refused military service?

Legal repercussions, including imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

What was a key element of the ECC's activities?

Encouraging conscientious objection to military service Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the ECC's efforts by the mid-1980s?

A notable increase in conscripts who failed to report for national service Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's primary goal?

To advocate for conscientious objection to military service Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's stance on the SADF?

Opposed to the SADF's involvement in enforcing apartheid Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's approach to challenging apartheid?

Encouraging widespread resistance to conscription Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the ECC's influence on the white community in South Africa?

The ECC's challenge to the mandatory military service in the SADF. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's primary objective in terms of apartheid policies?

To challenge the SADF's involvement in enforcing apartheid policies. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the ECC's efforts to raise public awareness about the SADF's role in apartheid?

A growth in public support for the ECC's activities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's stance on the role of the SADF in neighboring countries?

The ECC opposed the SADF's involvement in conflicts in neighboring countries. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's approach to challenging the apartheid regime?

Through non-violent resistance and public awareness campaigns. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the ECC's activities for the apartheid regime?

The regime faced increased international pressure and condemnation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's primary means of supporting conscientious objectors?

Offering legal advice and advocacy to those who faced legal repercussions. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's role in the broader struggle against apartheid?

The ECC played a crucial role in challenging the military's involvement in enforcing apartheid policies. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the End Conscription Campaign's legal and social support?

To provide assistance to those who refused military service Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the ECC's public awareness efforts?

Organizing protests and public speaking events Signup and view all the answers

What was the ECC's stance on the apartheid regime?

The ECC opposed the apartheid regime Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the ECC's activities by the mid-1980s?

A significant increase in the number of conscripts who failed to report for national service Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary demographic targeted by the ECC's activities?

White South Africans Signup and view all the answers