Gr 12 History Ch 5: Negotiated settlement and Government of National Unity

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What was a significant outcome of Nelson Mandela's negotiations with the apartheid government officials?

The elimination of all political factions except the ANC

The galvanization of further negotiations and public support for a peaceful transition (correct)

The establishment of a new government without the inclusion of the NP

The immediate abolition of the apartheid system

What was the purpose of the Government of National Unity (GNU)?

To ensure a stable transition by involving representatives from different communities (correct)

To promote the interests of the ANC only

To abolish the apartheid system immediately

To exclude representatives from the NP and IFP

What was a major obstacle that threatened to derail the transition process?

The continued violence between ANC and IFP supporters (correct)

The participation of the NP in the GNU

The drafting of a new constitution

The release of Nelson Mandela from prison

What was the purpose of the Sunset Clauses?

To reassure the existing bureaucracy and military by guaranteeing their positions for a transitional period Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the first tasks of the GNU?

To draft a new constitution that would reflect the democratic principles Signup and view all the answers

What was the main aim of the new constitution drafted by the GNU?

To protect the rights of all citizens and prevent future abuses of power Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the complex, multifaceted process in South Africa?

The dismantling of the apartheid regime and the country's first multiracial elections Signup and view all the answers

Why did Western countries support the National Party (NP) before the collapse of the USSR?

Because they feared the spread of communism Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the support the African National Congress (ANC) received from the Soviet Union after the collapse of the USSR?

It was reduced significantly Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the secret talks and meetings between stakeholders in South Africa?

To explore the possibilities of a peaceful transition Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the international pressure on the South African government after the collapse of the USSR?

The NP was pushed towards negotiations Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the collapse of the USSR in South Africa's transition to democracy?

It removed the NP's ability to justify apartheid Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the stakeholders in South Africa?

The dismantling of the apartheid regime and the country's first multiracial elections Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the secret talks and meetings in the negotiation process?

They helped build mutual trust and understanding Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the inclusive approach adopted by the Government of National Unity?

To involve representatives from different communities and ensure a stable transition Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the continued violence between ANC and IFP supporters during the negotiation process?

Lack of trust between the parties involved in the negotiation process Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the new constitution drafted by the Government of National Unity?

To protect the rights of all citizens and prevent future abuses of power Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Nelson Mandela's release in 1990?

It galvanized further negotiations and public support for a peaceful transition Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the compromises made during the negotiation process, such as the Sunset Clauses?

To persuade all parties to participate in the democratic process Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the apartheid government and the ANC?

The establishment of a Government of National Unity and a transition to democracy Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that influenced the National Party's decision to engage in negotiations?

The decline of the threat of communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Soviet Union's collapse on the African National Congress?

The ANC's support from the Soviet Union was significantly reduced Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the secret talks and meetings between stakeholders in South Africa?

To build mutual trust and understanding Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the complex, multifaceted process in South Africa in the 1990s?

The country's first multiracial elections Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the collapse of the USSR on the Western nations' stance towards the South African government?

They intensified their pressure on the South African government to dismantle apartheid Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the African National Congress during the negotiations?

To end apartheid and establish a democratic government Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of international events in South Africa's transition to democracy?

They were a significant factor in the transition Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the stakeholders in South Africa?

The formation of a Government of National Unity Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the inclusive approach adopted by the Government of National Unity?

To ensure a peaceful transition through compromises and concessions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Sunset Clauses in the negotiation process?

To reassure the existing bureaucracy and military by guaranteeing their positions for a transitional period Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the new constitution drafted by the Government of National Unity?

To protect the rights of all citizens and prevent future abuses of power Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary obstacle to the transition process?

The continued violence between ANC and IFP supporters Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Nelson Mandela's release in 1990?

It galvanized further negotiations and public support for a peaceful transition Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the compromises made during the negotiation process?

To persuade all parties to participate in the democratic process Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that influenced the African National Congress's decision to seek a negotiated settlement?

The reduction in support from the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the collapse of the USSR on the National Party's ability to justify apartheid?

It removed the NP's ability to justify apartheid as a bulwark against communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the secret talks and meetings between stakeholders in South Africa?

To build mutual trust and understanding between the parties Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the complex, multifaceted process in South Africa in the 1990s?

The dismantling of the apartheid regime and a transition to democracy Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the National Party's shift towards negotiations?

The collapse of the USSR and the decline of communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Western nations' stance towards the South African government after the collapse of the USSR?

They intensified pressure on the government to dismantle apartheid Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the secret talks and meetings in the negotiation process?

They were a precursor to the formal negotiations Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the dismantling of the apartheid regime?

The formation of a Government of National Unity Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 5: Negotiated settlement and Government of National Unity

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What was a significant outcome of Nelson Mandela's negotiations with the apartheid government officials?

What was the purpose of the Government of National Unity (GNU)?

What was a major obstacle that threatened to derail the transition process?

What was the purpose of the Sunset Clauses?

What was one of the first tasks of the GNU?

What was the main aim of the new constitution drafted by the GNU?

What was the outcome of the complex, multifaceted process in South Africa?

Why did Western countries support the National Party (NP) before the collapse of the USSR?

What happened to the support the African National Congress (ANC) received from the Soviet Union after the collapse of the USSR?

What was the purpose of the secret talks and meetings between stakeholders in South Africa?

What was the result of the international pressure on the South African government after the collapse of the USSR?

What was the significance of the collapse of the USSR in South Africa's transition to democracy?

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the stakeholders in South Africa?

What was the role of the secret talks and meetings in the negotiation process?

What was the primary goal of the inclusive approach adopted by the Government of National Unity?

What was the main reason behind the continued violence between ANC and IFP supporters during the negotiation process?

What was the primary objective of the new constitution drafted by the Government of National Unity?

What was the significance of Nelson Mandela's release in 1990?

What was the purpose of the compromises made during the negotiation process, such as the Sunset Clauses?

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the apartheid government and the ANC?

What was the primary factor that influenced the National Party's decision to engage in negotiations?

What was the impact of the Soviet Union's collapse on the African National Congress?

What was the purpose of the secret talks and meetings between stakeholders in South Africa?

What was the outcome of the complex, multifaceted process in South Africa in the 1990s?

What was the impact of the collapse of the USSR on the Western nations' stance towards the South African government?

What was the primary goal of the African National Congress during the negotiations?

What was the role of international events in South Africa's transition to democracy?

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the stakeholders in South Africa?

What was the primary objective of the inclusive approach adopted by the Government of National Unity?

What was the main purpose of the Sunset Clauses in the negotiation process?

What was the main goal of the new constitution drafted by the Government of National Unity?

What was the primary obstacle to the transition process?

What was the significance of Nelson Mandela's release in 1990?

What was the primary goal of the compromises made during the negotiation process?

What was the primary factor that influenced the African National Congress's decision to seek a negotiated settlement?

What was the primary consequence of the collapse of the USSR on the National Party's ability to justify apartheid?

What was the primary purpose of the secret talks and meetings between stakeholders in South Africa?

What was the outcome of the complex, multifaceted process in South Africa in the 1990s?

What was the primary reason behind the National Party's shift towards negotiations?

What was the impact of the Western nations' stance towards the South African government after the collapse of the USSR?

What was the significance of the secret talks and meetings in the negotiation process?

What was the primary consequence of the dismantling of the apartheid regime?

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