Source Based Essay #1

Section C The era in the 1980s, anti-Apartheid activities and organisations successfully managed to weaken the National Party government's control over South Africa. This was done through the mass mobilisation of citizens through organisations such as the UDF and churches as well as the state of general violence and unrest that perpetuated throughout South Africa. Furthermore, it was additionally seen through the spirit of the people to continue in every conceivable manner confronting the struggle despite government pushback. Although this is true it must also be acknowledged that the government still had large military strength and was a superior force in South Africa, protesters did not completely weaken the government but forced a solution. Extent? It is clear that organisations such as the UDF and churches played a large role in the mobilisation and protest actions of citizens. The muscle of organised labor and the back-up of the UDF's affiliated organizations had dealt the body government a "body blow" (A). They were able to "thwart government plans" (B) and quickly became a threat to Botha. This is seen as Catholic churches started moving beyond mere condemnation of injustice to calls for specific reforms (B). They became a key target of these. The church was a powerful influence and threatened with the political action. These organs of people's power (C) formed the basis of organised mass protest activity. This is seen with the image in South Africa advertising a rally and protest action such as "consumer boycotts" (A). These aggressions weakened the National Party (NP) government through organising black citizens into mass protest activity that would have been lead to unmanageable violence. General unrest and violence weakened the Apartheid government as it made the state uncontrollable. South Africa in the 1980s was characterized by "tightening death daily violence" (C). This was seen in actions from liberation movements and citizens such as the way "black local authorities crumbled" (D). There was "black-on black violence" (D) as well as many deaths and murders. These events—events that caused "enormous disruption to the existing order" (A) and it is said that it was the "final wave of unrest that which brought the" "terrified the government" (A). That it is clear that the "level of violence was rising steadily" (H) and Security forces were unable to "subdue the masses" (E) which weakened their position. The resilience of liberation movements and citizens in resistance despite government pushback also helped weakened the position of government. As seen in image C, violence was frequently implored by government and police did not hesitate to shut down protests as seen by the police chasing the black protestors (C). Furthermore, in an attempt to squash violence the NP "declared a State of Emergency over many parts of the country" (G). This, however, still this deed had had "little difference to the turmoil or the violence" (H), as even depriving activists, proved unreliable in stopping violence. If, if UDF or other leaders were neutralised "other activists immediately sprang into action" (H). Despite the government's use of violence, detaining and the killings it was clear that the people were unable to give up their protest action, thus weakening the government hard. Although this is true, it must also be acknowledged that the government in and of itself was a powerful force. They were by "far the most powerful military machine on the continent" (A). They Their military had "180 000 men" and could mobilise "half a million troops within a few hours" (A). It would have been simple for government to continue crushing down protest with violence as seen in source C as they were not armed with arms. They had many resources at their disposal as seen by the "nation wide state of emergency" (K) they were able to issue. Although such measures "helped reduce political violence" (M). It was NOT government's lack of strength that was weakened their control but rather the unwavering resolve of the people that "brought the regime to the negotiating table". (A) Although the National Party (NP) was a strong force in terms of military strength, it was not for a lack of strength that their position was weakened, but rather the actions of activist and organisations within South Africa. The UDF and Churches mobilised the masses which led to general violence and unrest that the National Party was unable to contain. Furthermore, it was the unbreakable spirit of the people despite being met with government suppression that weakened the relative relative strength of government in the face of protest. Intro < stance + counter; no extent.Good integration of A, B, G with link to topic.Good integration of E, D, A, H, C with link to topic.Good integration + focus throughout.C/A well explored.Solid conclusion.(Did not refer to extent)All sources need to advance a detailed argument.Good essay.All cans kept.F $\checkmark$ goodC/A $\checkmark$ good