Nelson Mandela

By mariet

  • ANC Was Formed

    ANC Was Formed
    In 1912 the African National Congress was formed
    (D.S 1, 16).

  • Rolihlahla Was Born

    Rolihlahla Was Born
    Nelson Mandela was born. Rolihlahla is his tribal name. In Xhosa, the language of his parents, his name means"one who brings trouble on himself."(D.S. 1, 13). He was born in a tiny village called Mvezo in South Africa ("A Rural Childhood").

  • Mandela's Father Dies

    Mandela's Father Dies
    Mandela's father died. Before his father died, his dad put Nelson in his brother's care (DS I, 15).

  • Fort Hare College

    Fort Hare College
    Mandela enrolled at Fort Hare College, one of the few universities in South Africa that allowed full-time black students. He was interested in politiics and current affairs and thought he might become a lawyer (DS1, 34).

  • Attend at ANC meetings and College Degree

    Attend at ANC meetings and College Degree
    Mandela began to attend the ANC meetings, and in the year, Mandela recieved his College Degree (DSII,9).

  • Meets Evelyn

    Meets Evelyn
    In 1944, Nelson Mandela met Evelyn ("Nelson Mandela and his 3 Wives", NDTV).

  • National Executive Committee

    National Executive Committee
    Nelson Mandela was elected to the National Executive Committee for the ANC ("The ANC's Program of Action").

  • Divorces Evelyn

    Divorces Evelyn
    Nellson and Evelyn found themselveson entirely different pages and divorced in 1955 ("Burdens of the Struggle").

  • Captured

    Captured
    In 1962, Mandela was captured and sentenced to 5 years in prison. Conditions were terrible. Despite the intense winter cold, blakc prosioners were clothed in just a shirt, shorts, and sandals year-round (DS II, 5).

  • Charged with Sabotage

    Charged with Sabotage
    In October, 1963, Mandela was charged with sabotage, This new charge came after he had already been charged, convicted, and sentenced to five years in prison for leaving the country illegally. Thus, The Rivonia trial began (DS II, 11).

  • The Rivonia Trial

    The Rivonia Trial
    The trial, which soon became known as the Rivonia Trial, began in October 1963 ("The Rivonia Trial").

  • Meeting on the 4th

    Mandela had a pleasant meeting with the South African President P.W Botha. Social unrest were taking toll (DSII,15).

  • Release of friend

    At this time, Mandela was waiting for his friend, and mentor Walter Sisulu was released from prison (DSII,10).

  • Released

    Released
    On Sunday February 11,1990 at 4:15 pm Nelson Mandela was released from prison for the first time in 10,000 days. He was 71 years old (DS1, 21).

  • Nobel Peace Prize

    Nobel Peace Prize
    Both Mandel and President de Klerk were awarded the Nobel PRize for Peace in 1993. Standing together at the ceremony in Oslo, Norway, Mandela applauded de Klerk's efforts as a true partner in he(DS II, 2).

  • Became President

    Became President
    On May 2, 1994, Mandela won the election and became the first black president of South Africa (DS II, 24).

  • Retires

    Retires
    After turning 80 and remarrying, he decided, however, to retire and spend more time in his rural home with his grandchildren (DS I, 36).

  • bibliography part 4

    Kktv.com
    World Leaders Prepare To Pay Final Respects To Nelson Mandela
    Kktv.com,. 'World Leaders Prepare To Pay Final Respects To Nelson Mandela'. N. p., 2015. Web. 12 May 2015.

  • bibliography part 3

    Wikipedia
    Evelyn Mase
    Wikipedia,. 'Evelyn Mase'. N. p., 2015. Web. 12 May 2015.
    Icao.usmission.gov
    Press Releases | United States Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization
    Icao.usmission.gov,. 'Press Releases | United States Mission To The International Civil Aviation Organization'. N. p., 2015.
    Hare, M.
    Mandela - University College Fort Hare
    Hare, Mandela. 'Mandela - University College Fort Hare'. AwesomeStories.com. N. p., 2015. Web. 12 May 2015. Web.
    12 May 2015.

  • bibiliography

    "The Norwegian Nobel Committee: Nelson Mandela 'One of the Greatest Names' in Nobel History - Crossmap Christian News | World." The Norwegian Nobel Committee: Nelson Mandela 'One of the Greatest Names' in Nobel History - Crossmap Christian News | World. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May
    2015. http://www.crossmap.com/news/the-norwegian-nobel-committee-mandela-one-of-the-greatest-names-in-nobel-history-7287/print.
    "Iconic Anti-apartheid Leader Nelson Mandela Dies at 94." - RT News. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Ma

  • bibliography part 2

    Cadet, Danielle. "Nelson Mandela Inauguration: South African Leader Became Nation's First Black President 19 Years Ago." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, n.d. Web. 12 May 2015. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/10/nelson-mandela-inauguration_n_3253006.html.
    http://jacobsingh.name/content/free-mandela-and-other-cardboard-signs