Question
Why did the South African government outlaw the African National Congress (ANC) after the Sharpeville Massacre?
The ANC organized the protest against passbooks.
The ANC shot and killed several peaceful protesters.
The ANC passed a law saying people had to use passbooks.
The ANC shot and killed several South African police officers.
The ANC organized the protest against passbooks.
The ANC shot and killed several peaceful protesters.
The ANC passed a law saying people had to use passbooks.
The ANC shot and killed several South African police officers.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The South African government outlawed the African National Congress (ANC) after the Sharpeville Massacre primarily because the ANC was organizing protests against the apartheid laws, including the pass laws. The Sharpeville Massacre, which occurred on March 21, 1960, involved police opening fire on a peaceful protest against passbooks, resulting in the deaths of numerous protesters. Following this event, the South African government implemented a crackdown on anti-apartheid organizations, including the ANC, which was seen as a key advocate for ending the apartheid system.
Therefore, the correct context is that the ANC organized the protest against passbooks, and this led to heightened suppression from the South African government after the massacre.
Therefore, the correct context is that the ANC organized the protest against passbooks, and this led to heightened suppression from the South African government after the massacre.