History A-Level
The referendum and the establishment of the republic
What The referendum and the establishment of the republic means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A whites-only referendum on 5 October 1960 approved a republic by 52.29% to 47.71%, and the republic was established on 31 May 1961.
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