African National Congress (ANC)

Worksheet Description

In the years following the election of the National Party, people came together to form many groups to protest apartheid. Collectively, these protests were known as the Defiance Campaign. The most well-known group was known as the African National Congress (ANC).

What value initially characterized ANC protests?

The worksheet looks into the history and significance of the ANC in the context of its fight against apartheid in South Africa. It outlines how, in response to the election of the National Party and the subsequent implementation of apartheid policies, numerous groups emerged to protest, with the ANC, through its Defiance Campaign, becoming the most prominent. The worksheet poses questions about the initial values underpinning ANC protests, the transformative event in 1960 that altered the ANC’s approach, and invites students to reflect on the necessity of this change.

This worksheet aims to educate students about the pivotal role the ANC played in opposing apartheid in South Africa. By analyzing the evolution of the ANC’s strategies and tactics over time, students gain insight into the complexities and challenges faced by organizations advocating for social and political change. The worksheet also fosters critical thinking by prompting students to reflect on the causes and implications of strategic shifts within activist movements. Through this, learners are encouraged to think deeply about the interplay between historical events, societal dynamics, and the decisions of key organizations.