Gr 12 History Ch 6.1: THE COLLAPSE OF USSR: A game-changer for South African Politics

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What event in 1991 had significant ramifications for South Africa's internal political dynamics?

The election of Nelson Mandela

The end of apartheid

The start of the Cold War

The collapse of the Soviet Union (correct)

Why did the Western countries support the National Party during the Cold War?

To stop the apartheid regime

To counter the spread of communism in Africa (correct)

To spread communism in Africa

To promote democracy in South Africa

What was the term used by the National Party to describe the communist threat?

The Communist Threat

The Rooi Gevaar (correct)

The Red Menace

The Black Danger

What happened to the National Party's strategic value after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

It decreased as the anti-communist stance lost urgency Signup and view all the answers

How did Western countries view the National Party during the Cold War?

As a strategic ally against the spread of communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the loss of strategic value for the National Party?

Pressure from Western countries to reform Signup and view all the answers

Why did Western countries begin to exert more pressure on the South African government?

Due to the collapse of the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the National Party's loss of anti-communist urgency?

A reevaluation of Western support Signup and view all the answers

What type of support did the ANC receive from the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

Financial aid and military training Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Western nations have a cautious or hostile stance towards the ANC before 1989?

Due to the ANC's association with communism Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the disintegration of the USSR for the ANC?

A loss of military and financial support Signup and view all the answers

How did Western attitudes towards the ANC change after 1989?

They started to view the ANC as a legitimate representative of black South Africans Signup and view all the answers

What was a catalyst for negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

External geopolitical changes Signup and view all the answers

Why did the NP find it increasingly difficult to justify apartheid after 1989?

As the global threat of communism receded Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

The end of apartheid Signup and view all the answers

What was a common goal shared by both the NP and the ANC during the negotiations?

Finding common ground and reconciliation Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Soviet Union's support to the ANC during the Cold War?

The ANC was able to challenge the apartheid regime more effectively. Signup and view all the answers

How did the disintegration of the USSR affect the ANC?

The ANC lost a significant source of military and financial support. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the collapse of the Soviet Union for the global geopolitical landscape?

A dramatic shift in the ideological battle against communism Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor that led to the NP and the ANC considering negotiations?

The NP's loss of anti-communist urgency. Signup and view all the answers

How did Western attitudes towards the ANC change after 1989?

They started viewing the ANC as a legitimate representative of black South Africans. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Western countries begin to exert more pressure on the South African government after 1989?

Because the urgency of the anti-communist stance diminished Signup and view all the answers

Why did the NP find it increasingly difficult to justify apartheid after 1989?

Due to the external threat of communism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the NP's loss of strategic value for Western nations?

A reevaluation of Western support for the NP Signup and view all the answers

How did the collapse of the Soviet Union impact the ANC's foreign support structures?

It resulted in a shift in the ANC's alliances Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

The end of apartheid. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that influenced the NP's reconsideration of its position?

The NP's loss of anti-communist urgency. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the NP's ability to garner support from Western countries during the Cold War?

Its position as a bulwark against communism Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the NP's loss of anti-communist urgency?

A reevaluation of Western support for the NP Signup and view all the answers

What was a common goal shared by both the NP and the ANC during the negotiations?

To find common ground. Signup and view all the answers

How did the collapse of the Soviet Union impact the NP's stance on apartheid?

It made it increasingly difficult to justify apartheid Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the transformation of South Africa's internal political dynamics?

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Western nations' cautious stance towards the ANC before 1989?

Association with communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the disintegration of the USSR for the ANC?

Loss of military and financial backing Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the collapse of the Soviet Union for the global geopolitical landscape?

End of the Cold War Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the NP's reconsideration of its position?

External geopolitical changes Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Western nations' change in attitude towards the ANC?

More sympathetic hearings in Western capitals Signup and view all the answers

What was a catalyst for negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

External geopolitical changes Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the NP's loss of anti-communist urgency?

Loss of strategic value Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

End of apartheid Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the National Party's decline in international support after 1991?

The collapse of the Soviet Union reduced the NP's strategic value as a counter-communist ally. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Soviet Union's collapse for the African National Congress?

The ANC lost its primary source of foreign support. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the National Party's initial Western support during the Cold War?

The NP's effective anti-communist stance. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the National Party's loss of strategic value for Western nations?

Increased international pressure for political reforms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the shift in Western attitudes towards the African National Congress after 1989?

The collapse of the Soviet Union, reducing the ANC's perceived threat. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary catalyst for the negotiations between the National Party and the African National Congress?

The collapse of the Soviet Union and its implications. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the National Party's loss of anti-communist urgency?

The NP's ability to justify apartheid was weakened. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Soviet Union's collapse on the global geopolitical landscape?

The global geopolitical landscape was significantly altered, with the loss of a major ideological counter-balance. Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 6.1: THE COLLAPSE OF USSR: A game-changer for South African Politics

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What event in 1991 had significant ramifications for South Africa's internal political dynamics?

Why did the Western countries support the National Party during the Cold War?

What was the term used by the National Party to describe the communist threat?

What happened to the National Party's strategic value after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

How did Western countries view the National Party during the Cold War?

What was the result of the loss of strategic value for the National Party?

Why did Western countries begin to exert more pressure on the South African government?

What was the result of the National Party's loss of anti-communist urgency?

What type of support did the ANC receive from the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

Why did many Western nations have a cautious or hostile stance towards the ANC before 1989?

What was a consequence of the disintegration of the USSR for the ANC?

How did Western attitudes towards the ANC change after 1989?

What was a catalyst for negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

Why did the NP find it increasingly difficult to justify apartheid after 1989?

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

What was a common goal shared by both the NP and the ANC during the negotiations?

What was a significant consequence of the Soviet Union's support to the ANC during the Cold War?

How did the disintegration of the USSR affect the ANC?

What was a significant consequence of the collapse of the Soviet Union for the global geopolitical landscape?

What was a major factor that led to the NP and the ANC considering negotiations?

How did Western attitudes towards the ANC change after 1989?

Why did Western countries begin to exert more pressure on the South African government after 1989?

Why did the NP find it increasingly difficult to justify apartheid after 1989?

What was the result of the NP's loss of strategic value for Western nations?

How did the collapse of the Soviet Union impact the ANC's foreign support structures?

What was the result of the negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

What was a significant factor that influenced the NP's reconsideration of its position?

What was a key factor in the NP's ability to garner support from Western countries during the Cold War?

What was a consequence of the NP's loss of anti-communist urgency?

What was a common goal shared by both the NP and the ANC during the negotiations?

How did the collapse of the Soviet Union impact the NP's stance on apartheid?

What was a key factor in the transformation of South Africa's internal political dynamics?

What was the primary motivation behind Western nations' cautious stance towards the ANC before 1989?

What was the outcome of the disintegration of the USSR for the ANC?

What was the primary consequence of the collapse of the Soviet Union for the global geopolitical landscape?

What was a key factor in the NP's reconsideration of its position?

What was a significant consequence of the Western nations' change in attitude towards the ANC?

What was a catalyst for negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

What was a significant consequence of the NP's loss of anti-communist urgency?

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the NP and the ANC?

What was the primary reason for the National Party's decline in international support after 1991?

What was the primary consequence of the Soviet Union's collapse for the African National Congress?

What was the primary reason for the National Party's initial Western support during the Cold War?

What was the primary consequence of the National Party's loss of strategic value for Western nations?

What was the primary reason for the shift in Western attitudes towards the African National Congress after 1989?

What was the primary catalyst for the negotiations between the National Party and the African National Congress?

What was the primary consequence of the National Party's loss of anti-communist urgency?

What was the primary impact of the Soviet Union's collapse on the global geopolitical landscape?

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