Answer the following questions based on the provided text: 1. Read Sources C and D. In your own words, explain what the main purpose of Mandela's speech was. 2. Explain, in your ow... Answer the following questions based on the provided text: 1. Read Sources C and D. In your own words, explain what the main purpose of Mandela's speech was. 2. Explain, in your own words, why De Klerk would have been disappointed with Mandela's speech. 3. According to Source C, "There would first have to be extensive consultations with the people.' Explain why this statement was so important to the ANC's position in the country. 4. Study Source E.
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The user is asking to answer the following questions:
- Read Sources C and D. In your own words, explain what the main purpose of Mandela's speech was.
- Explain, in your own words, why De Klerk would have been disappointed with Mandela's speech.
- According to Source C, "There would first have to be extensive consultations with the people.' Explain why this statement was so important to the ANC's position in the country.
- Study Source E.
Answer
1. To counter suspicions and maintain unity. 2. Mandela didn't distance himself from ANC as expected. 3. To ensure ANC represented the people's will.
- The main purpose of Mandela's speech was to address suspicions about his talks with the government, prevent division within the movement, and pledge obedience to the ANC's objectives.
- De Klerk would have been disappointed because he expected Mandela to distance himself from the ANC, the armed struggle, and communists, but Mandela insisted on his total identification with the ANC.
- The statement was important to the ANC's position because it emphasized the importance of consulting with the people before negotiations, ensuring that the ANC represented the will of the people.
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- The main purpose of Mandela's speech was to address suspicions about his talks with the government, prevent division within the movement, and pledge obedience to the ANC's objectives.
- De Klerk would have been disappointed because he expected Mandela to distance himself from the ANC, the armed struggle, and communists, but Mandela insisted on his total identification with the ANC.
- The statement was important to the ANC's position because it emphasized the importance of consulting with the people before negotiations, ensuring that the ANC represented the will of the people.
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Mandela's speech was a pivotal moment in South Africa's history, setting the stage for negotiations to end apartheid.
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Sources
- A legacy in speeches: Remembering Nelson Mandela 10 years after ... - npr.org
- F. W. de Klerk - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- [PDF] Nelson Mandela Speech from the Dock - nelsonmandela.org
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