Sol Plaatje

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sol-plaatje

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Sol Plaatje born?October 9, 1876
2. Where was Sol Plaatje born?Boshof, Orange Free State, South Africa
3. What is the career?Journalist, politician, linguist, translator, writer, and activist
4. What was Sol Plaatje known for?Sol Plaatje was a smart South African who helped start the ANC and wrote about fairness for everyone.
5. Why did he help form the ANC?He saw laws that hurt Black South Africans and thought a united group could fight for their rights.

Intellectual: A person who uses their intellect and critical thinking to analyze and understand complex issues.
Linguist: An expert in the study of languages, including their structure, history, and use.
Political Activism: The actions taken by individuals or groups to influence government policies and societal change.