History

Tyshawn Swanson

27 July, 16:53

Read this quotation from a South African document 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.

-The Freedom Charter, 1955

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