Gr 12 History Ch 4.1: Black Sash
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What did the Black Sash members do to document the abuses of apartheid?

  • They created a social media campaign to raise awareness
  • They submitted detailed reports and made representations to the government (correct)
  • They organized protests and rallies
  • They produced a documentary film about apartheid

What did the Black Sash members face as a result of their activism?

  • Public hostility, arrests, and disrupted meetings (correct)
  • Membership growth and expansion
  • Financial support from the government
  • Public acclaim and recognition

What is the Black Sash's focus today?

  • Advocating for the return of apartheid
  • Advocating for social justice, social security, welfare rights, and public healthcare (correct)
  • Focusing on environmental issues
  • Supporting the current government's policies

What was the demographic makeup of the Black Sash?

<p>Predominantly white, with some black members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Black Sash after apartheid ended?

<p>It transitioned into a non-governmental human rights organization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the formation of the Black Sash?

<p>To respond to the government's plan to remove coloured voters from the common voters' roll (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the symbol of the Black Sash?

<p>A black sash (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key method used by the Black Sash to raise public awareness about apartheid?

<p>Silent vigils and peaceful protests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Advice Offices set up by the Black Sash?

<p>To provide legal aid and welfare advice to black South Africans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key law that the Black Sash monitored and advocated against?

<p>The Pass Laws (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of the Black Sash in the anti-apartheid movement?

<p>Symbolizing white allyship to the broader anti-apartheid movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Black Sash's silent vigils and peaceful protests?

<p>To raise public awareness about the specifics of apartheid legislation and its impacts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the broader impact of the Black Sash's activities?

<p>It contributed to raising public awareness and support for the anti-apartheid movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary response of the government to the Black Sash's activities?

<p>They were met with hostility and disruption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current focus of the Black Sash?

<p>Social justice advocacy in post-apartheid South Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the demographic composition of the Black Sash?

<p>Predominantly white (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Black Sash's efforts during the apartheid era?

<p>They made significant contributions to documenting apartheid abuses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of the Black Sash?

<p>A long-lasting influence on social justice advocacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the founding of the Women's Defence of the Constitution League?

<p>To respond to the government's plan to remove coloured voters from the common voters' roll (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the black sash worn by the organization's members?

<p>It symbolized the mourning of the eroded constitution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Advice Offices set up by the Black Sash?

<p>To provide legal aid and welfare advice to thousands of black South Africans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Black Sash's silent vigils and peaceful protests?

<p>To raise public awareness about the specifics of apartheid legislation and its impacts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Black Sash's activities on the broader anti-apartheid movement?

<p>It became a symbol of white allyship to the broader anti-apartheid movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Black Sash's monitoring and advocacy efforts?

<p>The government's adherence to its laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Black Sash's presence in court sessions?

<p>To monitor the government's adherence to its laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Black Sash's activities?

<p>To oppose apartheid and its laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary way the Black Sash influenced the government's policies?

<p>By publishing detailed reports on apartheid abuses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of opposition to the Black Sash's activities?

<p>Segments of the white community who supported the apartheid regime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way the Black Sash's legacy continues to be felt today?

<p>Through the organization's continued advocacy for social justice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Black Sash's members facing public hostility?

<p>The members became more determined to continue their activism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Black Sash in the broader anti-apartheid movement?

<p>Documenting and publicizing the abuses of apartheid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the formation of the Black Sash?

<p>To challenge the government's plan to remove coloured voters from the common voters' roll (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the black sashes worn by the organization's members?

<p>They mourned the erosion of the constitution by apartheid legislation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Black Sash's Advice Offices?

<p>To provide legal aid and welfare advice to thousands of black South Africans affected by apartheid laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Black Sash's monitoring and advocacy efforts?

<p>The government's adherence to its laws and policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Black Sash's presence in court sessions?

<p>It monitored the government's adherence to its laws and provided support to those arrested under unjust laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Black Sash's activities impact the broader anti-apartheid movement?

<p>It strengthened the movement by providing a symbol of white allyship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method used by the Black Sash to raise public awareness about apartheid laws?

<p>Holding silent vigils and peaceful protests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Black Sash's protests and demonstrations?

<p>They were silent and peaceful (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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