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Dec 13, 1410
Europeans first took interest in Africa
They found that slaves could be bought along te African coast. -
The landing of the first settlers
The Dutch East Indian Company landed the first European setlers in the Cape of Good Hope. -
British missionaries arive
British missionaries arrive and criticize te racist practice of the Boers. They urge the Boers to treat the Africans more fairly. -
Scramble for Africa
A bunch of countries met in Berlin, Germany to discuss the dividng of Africa land. -
Discovery of Diamonds
A 15 year old discovered the rock on his dad's farm. -
African Natinal Congress started
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Africans are fired from thier jobs, and they are given to whites.
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By this time, less than 30% of Africans are recievin a formal education
Whites are recieving 5 times more education than south Africans -
Apartheid laws first created
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Apartheid laws first created
When the laws were first made, they did not have any international attention. -
Hundred of thousands of Africans look for jobs
Thousands of Africans go into the white area in search of jobs -
F.W del Klerk made an end to apartheid
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Apartheid officially ended
South Africa is know in a process of transition. They are trying to rebuild their country. -
Mandela and de Klerk recieved Nobel Peace Prize
He recieved the prize on behalf of all of the South Afrians ho suffered to bring peace to this land. -
Nelson Mandela elected as president
He was the first president of South Africa.
