History·Depth Study A — Namibia: resistance to foreign rule · NSSCO 5.3.1b
Resistance to South African rule, 1945–1990
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In our depth study we now look closely at how Namibians resisted South African rule and won their freedom. We'll meet the many nationalist movements and the churches, unions and students who supported them; the full range of methods from petitioning the UN to the armed struggle; why SWAPO took up arms; the vital Angolan and Cuban support; South Africa's fierce military reaction — Koevoet, the SWATF and the Cassinga massacre — and the long international road, through Resolution 435 and UNTAG, to independence.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO History 5.3.1b):
- Explain the formation of different nationalist movements in Namibia
- Describe the different types of organisations supporting resistance (churches, labour unions, student organisations, pressure groups, political parties)
- Explain the different methods used in the resistance (petitioning, peaceful protest, strikes, propaganda, rallies, armed struggle)
- Explain why SWAPO began to use force
- Evaluate the support Namibia received, with reference to Angolan and Cuban support
- Explain South Africa's reaction to Namibian resistance and the change in its attitude
- Describe efforts to grant Namibia self-government and evaluate UN involvement in achieving independence
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