Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is "C" (to demand equality for all South African citizens)

Answer 2

The correct option is: "to demand equality for all South African citizens"

The Freedom Charter was a declaration of basic principles elaborated by the Alliance of South African Congresses, consisting of the African National Congress and its allies the South African Indian Congress, the South African Congress of the Democrats and the Color People's Congress. It is characterized by its open demand that "the people will govern." The document is notable for how it presents a demand and commitment to a South Africa without racial distinctions, this has remained the platform of the ANC.