Question

Read this quotation from the Freedom Charter, written in 1955.

We, the People of South Africa, black and white together—equals, countrymen and brothers—adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won.

What was the purpose of this document?

to call for the end of colonial rule
to found the African National Congress
to demand equality for all South African citizens
to create a plan of government for South Africa

Answer 1

to demand equality for all South African citizens

The Freedom Charter (1955) set out a vision and demands for a non‑racial, democratic South Africa—equal rights, universal suffrage, and an end to apartheid and discriminatory laws.