COUNCIL ELECTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

The video covers Field Marshal Smuts' campaign in the provincial elections following his defeat in the parliamentary elections. It highlights the significance of these elections for the Senate composition and Smuts' criticism of the current nationalist government under Millan. Despite his efforts, the results imply a loss of majority for Smuts.

Who is reporting in the Movietone segment?

• Leslie Mitchell

• Field Marshal Smuts

• Millan

• An anonymous reporter

What was Field Marshal Smuts' objective in the provincial elections?

• To gain international support

• To become the Prime Minister

• To increase the United Party's majority in the Senate

• To defeat Millan

What role do provincial councils play in the government structure?

• They elect the Prime Minister

• They nominate members for the Senate

• They manage local schools

• They oversee national defense

What did Smuts claim about the current nationalist government?

• It was planning to expand its territory

• It had gained international confidence

• It had lost confidence abroad

• It was the most popular government

How did some of Smuts' audience react to his claims?

• They were indifferent

• They appeared unconvinced

• They were fully convinced

• They were enthusiastic