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The ANC is formed
In 1912 the Africa National Congress was formed. They believed that there should be no racism in the world. They also decided to use peaceful method(DS 1,16). -
Mandela is Born
Mandela was born on July 18,1918.In a tiny village called Mvezo in the region of South Africa known as Traskei(A Rural Childhood). -
Mandela continues education
At age 16 Mandela continued hos education even though normal African children stopped their education at age 16.He wanted to be an advisor to kings(DS 2,12). -
Mandela goes to Fort Hare
Mandela went to Fort Hare to continue his enducation when he was 20.He studied law so that some da y he could obtain rights reserved for whites(DS 1,34). -
Mandela forms Youth League in ANC
In 1944 Nelson Mandela formed the youth League in the ANC which contributed to the success of the ANC. -
Mandela's first Marriage
Mandela married Evelyn Mase and had 4 children but broke up with her due to political activities. -
Mandela's first baby
Mandela's and evelyn's first child was born in 1946.It was a boy which they named Madiba.They later had 2 more children a son nameed Makgatho and a daughter named Mkakazwe(Evelyn). -
Mandela gets promoted
Mandela was promoted to the National Excecutive Committee of the ANC in 1950.After that he went around perseuading peopel to disobey the harsh apartheid laws(The Anc's Program of Action). -
MAndela begins practicing law
Mandela began practicing laws in 1952. He did it with Oliver Tambo who later became his friend. -
Mandela gets a divorce
Mandela had a divorce with Evelyn in 1955. he did however keep a strong relationship with his children. He also missed the life of family man. -
Mandela helps form Guerilla army
Mandela helped form the Guerilla army. They caled it Umkhonto we Sizwe or Spear of the Nation. -
Mandela is Imprisoned
Mandela was imprisoned in 1962. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison(DS 2,5). -
The Rivonia Trial
The rivonia trial was a result of mandela and several member of teh ANC being charged with recruiting and training for the purpose of sabotage and violent revoulution. All defendants pleaded not guilty(DS 2,11) -
Mandela's visitor
Mandela was visited by his daughter Zindzi for the first time in 12 years. She was 15 years old. the meeting was emotional and reminded Mandela of what he was missing on the outside. -
Mandela refuses pardon
Nelson Mandela was offered a pardon and release from jail in return for removing the violence. He refused and would only agree if the apartheid laws were also removed. -
Release of Political Prisoners
In October 1989 presiednt De Klerk released many political prisoners. One of which was Walter Sisulu, Mandela's friend which he was waiting for(DS 2,10). -
Apartheid is Eradicated
In early February president De Klerk made many announce ments. One of which was teh release of Mandel was to happen soon. Another was the fact that they would be removing the Apartheid laws(DS 1,30). -
Mandela is released from prison
At 4:15,Sunday,Februar 11,1990 Mandela was released from prison after 10,000 days. He was 71 years old when he left(DS 1,21). -
Mandela Recieves Nobel Prize
In 1993 Mandel and president De Klerk recieves the Nobel Prize for peace. They were awarded standing together in Oslo,Norway(DS 2,2). -
Mandela becomes president
Mandela became president on May 2, 1994.The reason was because the black majority finally could vote(DS 2,24).
