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South African law that classifies 3 races in South Africa: White, colored, and native (Africans)
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The races in South Africa are forced to live in separated areas. Whites live in the cities, colored people live in reserves, and natives live apart from both
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Native Africans are not considered citizens of a white ruled South Africa. They also need passports to enter cities such as Johannesburg.
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Africans must carry I.D. with them at all times
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Separate but "equal" amenities between whites and colored people in South Africa
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Africans in the town of Sharpville do not carry I.D. with them and as a result the South African government calls for a state of emergency. Imprisonment, whippings, and casualties were result of the day. In total, 69 people die and 187 are wounded
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The UN created this to raise awareness of the injustice of apartheid and to commemorate the anniversary of the Sharpville massacre
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Nelson Mandela, head of the African National Congress, was jailed
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People of Soweto demonstrate their resistance to Apartheid. 575 are killed
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South African president F.W. de Klerk repeals Apartheid laws and calls for drafting of a new constitution
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