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Nelson Mandela was born on July 18th in the Village of Mvezo. He is named Rolihlahla "Trouble Maker".He is part of the Xhosa tribe.
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At 7 years old, Nelson Mandela goes to the mission school. It is a small school with only one classroom. He is renamed Nelson by his teacher. Every kid receives a English name.
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His father died when he was 9 years old Mandela goes to live with his uncle: Cheif Jonghi. Cheif Jonghi is an important man. He is the king of the tribe. He lives in a very big house and has a car. This is very rare at that time. Cheif Jonghi's became Mandel's best friend.
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Nelson goes to middle school (Clarkebury Boarding school) and high school (Fort Beaufort) for Africans only.
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Uncle Jonghi wants Nelson and Justice to merry and he chose a wife for them. They run away to Johannesburg together Johannesburg is the capital of South Africa.
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Nelson joins the ANC (African National Congress) He helps create the youth league. The youth league plans to organize peaceful protest against discrimination and Segregation.
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The government of South Africa starts to pass the Apartheid law. It seperates the South Africa in 3 groups White, Colourful and Black.
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Nelson helps organize the "Defiance Campaign". Thousands of black people enter white only areas and stayed there until they get kicked out or arrested.
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The polices shoots down peaceful protesters in Sharpeville. The government bands the ANC.
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The ANC becomes a secret organization. Nelson abroad under a false name to support the ANC
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Nelson is arrested when he gets back to South Africa under a false name.
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While in prison (Robben Island) the ANC protest all around the world and a boycott of South African products to put in pressure.
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The Government has a talk with Nelson Mandela to stop apartheld. Nelson is moved to a more comfortable prison.
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After 27 years in prison, Nelson is released. He goes back to live in Soweto Johannesburg and gets to meet his friends and famliy.
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The first democratic election is organized in South Africa. This means everyone can vote Nelson Mandela is elected president of South Africa. He does not seek revenge but tries to make a new South Africa where everyone is included
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Nelson Mandela passes away at the age of 95 one december 5th.
