History Grade 11 - Topic 4 Source-based Questions

QUESTION 1: HOW WAS AFRIKANER NATIONALISM PROMOTED IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE 1930s TO 1940s?

Study Sources 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D and answer the questions that follow.

1. 1. Refer to Source 1A.

SOURCE 1A

The source below describes the reasons for the rise of Afrikaner Nationalism.

• 1. 1. According to the source, what are some of the factors which gave rise to Afrikaner Nationalism? (2 x 1) (2)
• It was for political control

• Resentment over the unequal distribution of status between the Afrikaners and English society
• Feared cultural absorption.

• 1. 2. Use your own knowledge to name the population group that was excluded from ordinary civil rights in South Africa. (1 x 2) (2)
•  Black South Africans.

• 1. 3. Comment on the meaning of the following statement, “The Afrikaner David slaying the British Goliath”, with regard to the rise of Afrikaner Nationalism. (2 x 2) (4)
• It means that Afrikaners had established their separate identity
• Various organisation had been established by Afrikaners to promote their political, social and economic rights.
• Afrikaners had established themselves as a volk.

• 1. 4. Name the TWO factors that decisively moulded Afrikaner Nationalism. (2 x 1) (2)
•  Their trek to cities.
• When the Boers were defeated by the British.

SOURCE 1B

The source below describes how the Band of Brotherhood (Broederbond) contributed in the promotion of Afrikaner Nationalism.

1.2.1 What, according to the source, was the aim of the Afrikaner Broederbond? (1 x 2) (2)

Their aim was the promotion of Afrikaner cultural and economic aspirations or interests.

1.2.2 Why, do you think, the Afrikaner Broederbond was regarded as an extremely exclusive, secret Afrikaner organisation? (2 x 2) (4)

• The organisation only accepted Afrikaans speaking white people as part of their organisation.

• The membership of the Broederbond was extremely secretive as no one really knew who belonged to the organisation.

1.2.3 Comment on why the Afrikaner Broederbond did not remain an anti-political organisation. (2 x 2) (4)

• Broederbond members also formed part of the National Party members.

• These members held key positions within the National Party.

• Members of the Broederbond wanted to political power to remain in the hands of the Afrikaner people.

• Members of the Broederbond wanted to political power to remain in the hands of the Afrikaner people.

 1.2.4 Quote evidence from the source that indicates not all Afrikaans speaking whites could become members of the Afrikaner Broederbond. (2 x 1) (2)

• “Membership of the Afrikaner Broederbond is limited to men”

• “To qualify, a person must meet the following requirements: he must be a member of one of the traditional Afrikaans churches, must have attended an Afrikaner school, must have married an Afrikaans-speaking wife and he must support the ‘right’ party, the National Party”

SOURCE 1C

This source depicts the role played by the National Party in consolidating Afrikaner Nationalism.

https://omalley.nelsonmandela.org/omalley/cis/omalley/OMalleyWeb/03lv02424/04lv02730/05lv03188/06lv03210.htm

 Accessed from [https://omalley.nelsonmandela.org/omalley/cis/omalley/OMalleyWeb/03lv02424/04lv02730/05lv03188/06lv03210.htm on the 25^th August 2021]

1.3.1 In your own words, define Afrikaner. (1 x 2) (2)

• The unity of a specific language group.

1.3.2 Why, do you think, there was a strong anti-imperialist (British) attitude amongst Afrikaners? (2 x 2) (4)

• The Afrikaners had lost their independence to the British.

• The Afrikaners wanted to play a more significant role in society and government.

 1.3.3 Name any TWO organisations that were exclusively created for Afrikaners. (2 x 1) (2)

• AVBOB.
• SANLAM.
• Nasionale Pers.

 1.3.4 Use your own knowledge to explain how the interests of Afrikaners were promoted by the National Party. (2 x 2) (4)

• There were laws that exclusively reserved jobs for white people.
•  Black people in South Africans were not to have any political rights in ‘white’ areas.
• Different racial groups were geographically separated by races.

SOURCE 1D

A poster designed by the National Party to encourage the Afrikaners to vote for the party in the 1938 elections.Image Source

1.4.1 What message does the poster convey with regards to the promotion of Afrikaner Nationalism by the National Party? (2 x 2) (4)

• It encourages white people to for the National Party in order for political power to remain in the hands of the white minority.

• To preserve South Africa for whites only

1.4.2 Name any TWO strange elements that the voters are being warned of. (Use visual clues from the poster to answer the question.) (2 x 1) (2)

• Capitalists
• Jews
• Communists

1.5 Comparing Sources 1C and 1D. How does the information on the sources support each other regarding the manner in which the National Party played in the promotion of Afrikaner Nationalism?  (2 x 2) (4)

• In both Source 1C and 1D, it shows that the National Party wanted Afrikaners to dominate South Africa

• Both Sources show that the National Party had not tolerance for imperialists as 1C echoes this when it shows Malan’s aims to guard South Africa against outside influences of Capitalism and Communism.

• Source 1D further supports this when it the poster shows how the NP was determined to protect South Africa from outside forces.

1.6 Using your own knowledge, combining it with the relevant sources, write a paragraph of approximately SIX line (+-60 words) in which you explain how Afrikaner Nationalism was promoted in South Africa from the 1930s to the 1940s. (6)

• The trek to the cities combined with the Boer defeat at the hands of the British was what shaped Afrikaner Nationalism as shown by Source 1A
• Afrikaner Nationalists then began an economical and political struggle
• The Afrikaner Broederbond were the vehicle for this struggle
• Different exclusively Afrikaner organizations were formed to promote Afrikaner Nationalism such as the Nasionale Pers.
• Once the NP took over, they put laws in order to promote the interests of Afrikaner people.
• As a result, the NP united Afrikaner people and revived Afrikaner Nationalism.

QUESTION 2: HOW DID THE SIX-DAY WAR BETWEEN THE JEWS AND ARABS INTENSIFY TENSIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN THE 1960s?

Carefully read Sources 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D and then answer the questions which follow.

SOURCE 2A

Below is source 2A which focuses on what caused the Six-Day War.

2.1

 2.1.1 Quoting from the source, what indicates that both the Arabs and the Israelis were preparing for war? (1 x 2)

• “Israel had continued to build up its armed forces by purchasing supplies from Britain, France, the USA and West Germany”
• “the Arab states were supplied by the USSR.”

2.1.2 In your own words, to what extent do you think the UN was successful in resolving issues in Palestine? (1 x 2)

• They were not successful because border conflict continues.
• The PLO and Al Fatah were a persistent problem for Israeli army.

2.1.3 Why do you think the Israeli were constantly under threat from the Arab forces? (1 x 2)

• There was conflict over who had the rightful claim to land.
• Israel’s determination to have their own homeland.

SOURCE 2B

A cartoon by a Lebanese artist showing Israel surrounded by its Arab neighbours military forces. Image Source

[Accessed from https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-Jew-and-the-tank%3A-Habit-and-habitus-towards-a-Monk/1b3a64a672495e55e200083f5e95e34ea67dfa76 on the 26th August 2021]

2.2

2.2.1 What message is being conveyed in relation to the Arab-Israeli conflict? (1 x 2)

• The Arab League were united in being against Israel
• Israel was isolated and surrounded by Arab military forces.
• The Arab League was powerful as shown by the tanks and were not intimidated by Israel.

2.2.2 Using your own knowledge in combination with the sources, explain how the cartoonist portrays the following:

a) The Arab League (1 x 2)

• United and Powerful

b) Israel (1 x 2)

• Isolated and weak.

2.2.3 Using your knowledge about the period, explain whether the cartoonist is biased in how he portrayed both the Arab League and Israel (1 x 3)

BIASED

• The cartoonist is biased towards the Arab League
• In reality, the Arab forces were not this strong, and therefore this cartoonist is being biased towards them
• The cartoonists does not show the support Israel received from outside forces in Western countries such as the USA.

NOT BIASED

• Israel were fighting the Arab League on their own
• They did not have support from other countries.

2.3 Comparing Sources 2A and 2b, explain why this cartoon is effective in showing some of the challenges which Israel faced as shown in Source 2A. (2 x 2)

• Source 2A shows how different groups such as the PLO and Fatah were constantly a problem for Israel and how Nasser prepared to defeat Israel.
• Source 2B shows how Israel was attacked by the Arab League.

SOURCE 2C

Below, the source is focused on Israeli offenses against the Arab states.

2.4

2.4.1 Looking at the source, why was Israel successful in this Six-Day War? (1 x 2)

• Because they flew low and maintained strict radio silence, they were able to demolish Egyptian airfield and aeroplanes.
• Israeli jets also launched surprise attacks on Egyptian air bases.

2.4.2 List THREE reasons as to why the Six-Day War was a military success from an Israeli perspective. (3 x 1)

• The West Bank along with Jerusalem were taken from Jordan
• The war was essentially over within one day
• Within those six days, Egyptian soldiers had been pushed back to the Suez Canal
• After the Egyptian Air Force was knocked out, Israeli soldiers swept across the Sinai Desert.

2.4.3 Quote four results of the Six-Day War from the source. (4 x 1) 

• “On the northern front Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria”
• “By 10 June the Arabs stood defeated and demoralised. For Israel the war had been a spectacular success”.
• “It had acquired more than 70 000 square kilometers of territory and now had defensible borders”
• “On the debit side, however, about 350 000 new refugees were created and Israel had to deal with the problem of governing another million Arabs”

2.5 Compare Sources 2B and 2C and explain how these sources contrast in relation to the outcome of the Six-Day War.

• Source 2B shows Israel as being isolated and in a weak position being defeated by the Arab states.
• Source 2C on the hand is solely focused on how Israel defeated the Israeli states.

SOURCE 2D

2.6

2.6.1 Using the sources as evidence with your own knowledge, explain the role the following two superpowers played in the Arab-Israeli conflict:

a.) USA (1 x 2)

• They passed the 242 Resolution
• Vetoed the passing of Russia’s resolution 

b.) Soviet Union (1 x 2)

• Requested that Israeli troops should be withdrawn.
   

2.6.2 In your own words, how would you define the term resolution in the context of the UN. (1 x 2)

• Decision
• Motion
• Ruling

2.6.3 To what extent was the USA influential in halting the Soviet Union from passing a ruling to have Israel withdraw its troops from conquered territories.(2 x 2)

• The USA had the authority to veto a decision
• The USA had the support of the British who also had the power to veto
• The USA was a permanent member of the Security Council of the UN

2.7 Moshe Dayan stated: 'We have returned home to this most sacred of shrines never to part from it again.'

Using this information with your own knowledge, write a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines (+-80 words) explaining whether the Six-Day War could be seen as a victory for the Jews. (8)

• The Israelis managed to destroy the air force of Egypt, Syria and Jordan.
• Egypt lost more than 60% of its warplanes.
• In just six days, the Arab armed forces were destroyed by the Israelis and their land on the Golan Heights was now occupied by Israel.
• Israel territory significantly increased
• Israel gained more than 70000 square kilometres of territory and now had defensible borders
• Israel’s allies emerged stronger
• On the debit side, however, about 350 000 new refugees were created and Israel had to deal with the problem of governing another million Arabs

Question 3: WHAT STRATEGIES DID LIBERATION ORGANISATIONS USE AGAINST THE APARTHEID REGIME AFTER THE 1950s?

SOURCE 3A

 Below is a source which illustrates Mandela’s understanding of Ghandi’s policy of non-violence.

3.1

3.1.1 In your own words, explain what the following words mean:

(a) Defiance Campaign (1 x 2) (2)

• This was a form of intentional resistance by those who were oppressed in South Africa which utilized non-violent methods to fight against Apartheid in South Africa during the 1950s

 (b) Satyagraha (1 x 2) (2)

• A peaceful manner of non-violent resistance which was a policy introduced by Ghandi.

3.1.2  Using the source, quote evidence which shows that Mandela used non-violence tactics against the Apartheid government. (1 x 2) (2)

• “We discussed whether the campaign should follow Gandhian principles of non-violence, or what the Mahatma called Satyagraha, a non-violence that seeks to conquer through conversion.”
• “I called for non-violent protest for as long as it was effective”

3.1.3 Why did Mandela conclude that non-violence was not working and that it was a ‘useless’ strategy? (1 x 2)  (2) 

• Mandela made this conclusion because he had seen that the Apartheid government become more repressive during their non-violent Defiance campains.
• He viewed violence as the only weapon which could end apartheid as he viewed non-violent tactics as futile in overturning a white minority government who would do anything to stay in power.

3.1.4 According to Nelson Mandela, which was the only approach which could destroy apartheid? (1 x 1) (1)

• Violence.

SOURCE 3B

Image Source

This source depicts 4 leaders of the Women’s march on the 9^th August 1956 who were delivering their petitions to the Union Buildings. From the right to left, they are Sophie Williams, Helen Joseph, Lilian Ngoyi and Rahima Moosa.

[Accessed from https://twitter.com/mbuyisenindlozi/status/498020871022596096 on the 27th August 2021]

3.2

3.2.1 What message is conveyed in this photograph? (2 x 2) (4)

• It highlights the role that women played in resisting Apartheid in the 1950s.
• It shows that despite it being Apartheid, South African women could despite the racial divide, unite in resisting Apartheid.
• South African women resisting apartheid through petitions in 1956.

3.2.2 Why do you think these women decided to present these petitions to the then Prime Minister at the Union Buildings? (2 x 2) (4)

• The Prime minister was the most powerful figure in government and could therefore take action to address their demands
• To show the importance of their demands by directly marching to the highest office in government.
• To show solidarity in the resistance struggle against Apartheid in South Africa.

3.2.3 Given what you know about the context at the time, explain how these groups would interpret the photograph that is in source 3B: (2 x 2) (4)

a.) National Party follow supporters

• They would not take it serious as the followers did not take women’s rights seriously
• They would see it as irrelevant

b.) ANC Women’s League supporters

• They would applaud these women for their bravery
• Would see these women as important figures in the women’s federation movement in South Africa.

SOURCE 3C           

Below is a letter written by the leader of the PAC Robert Sobukwe, just before the AntiPass Laws march campaign on 21 March 1960, to the Commissioner of the South African Police, Major General CI Rademeyer.

3.1

3.3.1 What led to Robert Sobukwe to draft this letter to the police commissioner? (1 x 2) (2)

• To inform the commissioner beforehand of the planned protest they were going to have
• To try and stop police from inflicting violence on non-violent protestors.

3.3.2 Extract evidence from the source which suggest that Robert Sobukwe was planning non-violence to defy the Apartheid government. (1 x 2) (2)

• “My organisation, the Pan-Africanist Congress, will be starting a sustained, disciplined, non-violent campaign against the pass laws on Monday 21 March 1960”
•  I have also given strict instructions to, not only to members of my organisation but also to the African people in general, that they should not allow themselves to be provoked into a violent action by anyone
• We will surrender ourselves to the police for arrest. If told to disperse, we will.

3.3.3 List FIVE words or phrases that Robert Sobukwe used to highlight his bias against white police officers. (5 x 1) (5)

• racist hothouse
• champions of white supremacy
• not as law officers
• trigger-happy
• African-hating

SOURCE 3D

The source below depicts a picture of police brutally shooting and beating protesters on the day of the Sharpeville massacre (21 March 1960)

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3.4

3.4.1 What can you tell after looking at the photograph regarding the anti-pass campaign in Sharpeville? (2 x 2) (4)

• The police violently dealt with protesters
• Police brutality
• Protesters were unarmed because they were running away from police officers who were armed
• Sobukwes plea for police officers not to incite violence on protesters ignored.

3.4.2 How were the human rights of these protesters violated by the South African police? (2 x 2) (4)

• Protesters were not allowed to show their demands.
• The protesters were unarmed yet shot and attacked by the police anyway.
• Their right to life was violated.
• These protesters were not allowed to gather.

3.5 Looking at sources 3C and 3D, to what extent do you think Sobukwe’s fears regarding police action in Source 3C were confirmed in Source 3D. (2 x 2) (4)

• Sobukwe mentioned to the police commissioner that the protesters were going to have a non-violent protest and asked police not to incite violence on them, yet we can see in source 3D unarmed protesters being shot and beaten.
• Sobukwes concern that white police would be trigger happy in Source 3C are confirmed in 3D when police officers are shooting at protesters who are running away.

3.6 Using a combination of your own knowledge with the relavent sources, write a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines (+-80 words) in which you explain some of the strategies that liberation organizations used to fight against the apartheid regime in the 1950s. (8)

• They used non-violence.
• There were petitions like the women’s march
• There were demands listed in the Freedom Charter
• There were anti-pass defiance campaigns
• People were prepared to submit themselves for arrest
• There were proposals for violent action if peaceful protests were not effective.
• There were general defiance campaigns