What was the primary purpose of the Congress of the People held in 1955?

Congress of the People and Apartheid

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To discuss economic policies
To gather anti-apartheid activists and adopt the Freedom Charter
To celebrate South Africa's independence
To promote tourism in Johannesburg
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which political party introduced apartheid laws in South Africa?
National Party
African National Congress
South African Communist Party
Democratic Alliance
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which groups were primarily involved in the Congress of the People?
International organizations
Only black South Africans
A broad coalition of anti-apartheid organizations and individuals
Only white South Africans
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where was the Congress of the People held?
Cape Town
Clip Town, Johannesburg
Pretoria
Durban
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the Freedom Charter?
A plan for economic development
A document outlining apartheid laws
A manifesto for a non-racial democratic South Africa
A treaty with the British government
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the apartheid government react to the adoption of the Freedom Charter?
They ignored it
They supported it
They cracked down on anti-apartheid activists
They implemented it immediately
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the key rights mentioned in the Freedom Charter?
The right to own slaves
The right to monarchy
The right to vote
The right to free trade
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