Students in greensboro, north carolina insisted on being allowed to sit up at lunch counters, and therefore refused to move when asked. this action is considered one of the first sit-ins to occur in the south. the sit-in tactic would be best be labeled an example of a. violent resistance. b. an act of equality. c. nonviolent resistance. d. an act against the government.

c. nonviolent resistance is the answer.

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.