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Nelson Mandela born
Mandela was born in Mveso, Transkei, South Africa
his birth name is Rolihlahla Mandela -
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Apartheid in South Africa and Nelson Mandela's life
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Apartheids officially became law
The Apartheids were laws that segregated everyone based on skin color. People were segregated into whites, colored, blacks, or indian. There were separate schools, busses, restaurants, etc. The laws were geared to help whites. The Apartheid laws were actually illegal by international law. Marriage between races is not allowed. -
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned
Nelson was imprisoned for life as he was accused of treason against the government. -
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Nelson Mandela conintued to fight the Apartheids in prison
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Mandela was released from prison
Mandela was released by the order of president F. W. de Klerk. -
General Elections
The ANC was elected to lead, and Nelson Mandela became president. (they had the majority of the votes) -
Mandela retires from polotics
Nelson Mandela retires, but still continues to affect the world afterward. -
Nelson Mandela died
Mandela died in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nelson Mandela continues to be an inspiration for civil rights activists everywhere.
His legacy is equalt to a south African Martin Luther King, Jr. -
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Mandela's Legacy
Nelson Mandela was and still is to this day a symbol for all civil rights activists. His work in passive agressiveness and civil disobedience set the foundation for all other who followed him.
