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Nelson Mandela's Birth & Youth
Nelson Mandela was born in a poor South African village named Transkei. When Mandela was nine, he was adopted by his father's friend who was a prosperous clan chief. -
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Nelson Mandela's Life
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School
Mandela attended the University of Fort Hare, a black institution. -
The A.N.C.
At the age of 26 Mandela and other activists formed the A.N.C (African National Congress). -
Government Rules
The South African government introduced apartheid (in South Africa) a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race. -
Law Studies
He traveled to Johannesburg, and after lots of studying, he became a lawyer and opened his 1st law practice. -
Prison
Mandela was sentenced to life in prison for organizing anti-government activities. -
Released
Nelson Mandela got released from prison by President F.W. de Klerk. -
A Good Leader
Nelson Mandela continues to help other blacks, and to go against apartheid, while making a more democratic South Africa. -
Rewarded
F.W. de Klerk and Mandela won the Nobel Peace prize. -
Election Day
Non whites were allowed to vote and they voted Nelson Mandela as President. -
Nelson Steps Down
Nelson Mandela decides to end his presidency and starts Nelson Mandela's Children's Fund to help South African children. -
Death
Nelson Mandela dies. When imprisoned Nelson contracted Tuberculosis and his lungs never recovered, which led to lung problems and sad death. He died from a respiratory tract infection. "The nation lost its greatest son" quoted by president Zuma.
