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The National Party was a political party in South Africa founded in 1915 and first became the governing party of the country in 1924. It was in opposition during the World War II years but returned to power and was again in government from 4 June 1948 until 9 May 1994.
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the beginning of apartheid
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the bantu act passed
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In 1960, 70 black protesters were killed during a peaceful demonstration in Sharpesville.
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Mandela was arrested on Aug. 5, 1962, and sentenced to five years in prison for inciting a workers' strike in 1961. A year later, in July 1963, the government launched a raid on the Lilliesleaf farm in Rivonia, which had been used as an ANC hideout.
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12 November 1974 — The General Assembly suspended South Africa from participating in its work, due to international opposition to the policy of apartheid. South Africa was re-admitted to the UN in 1994 following its transition into a democracy. 1 January 1976 — The UN Centre Against Apartheid was established.
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more than 600 hundred students where killed.
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he got released from prison
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Agreement on interim constitution
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he was the first black president of Africa.
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