Modern History – Apartheid – The aftermath of the Sharpeville Massacre and the formation of Umkhonto

A PPT used to combine information from a range of sources about the aftermath and the formation of Umkhonto weSizwe. Information about international reaction to the images of the massacre is provided. The subsequent riots are explained. The government’s reactions including declaring a state of emergency and banning the ANC & PACs are explained. The reasons why ANC decided to adopt armed struggle as a strategy are explored using a range of source. After reading through and discussing these sources, there is an EA style synthesis activity for the students to complete.

Resources designed for the new senior Modern History syllabus (implemented in QLD in 2019). The syllabus objectives would also be useful more broadly for English students in other states and countries with an interest in the Anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa (1948-1994).