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Apartheid timeline
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Founding of the ANC
A national liberation movement. Formed to unite the African people and spearhead the struggle for fundamental political, social and economic change. -
Congress Youth League Founded
Gained control of the African National Congress. -
Defianca Campaign
The Defiance Campaign was brought on by the ANC because of discrimination and cooperation with the laws made. -
Albert Luthuli wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Albert Luthuli was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because of his non-volient approach during the struggle with apartheid. Apart of the ANC -
Sharpeville Massacre
South African police opened fire on a crowd of black protesters, which they were very out numbered and ended up killing about 69 people. Leave passes at home & protest. Lettign them be available to be arrested. -
Spear of the Nation
Was the Armed wing of the African National Congress which fought aganst the African Apartheid Govenrment. Born out of Sharpevillie massacre
Mandela realized it was never going to be nice . -
Nelson Mandela sentenced to life in prison
Mandela proposal to overthrow the government with violent tactics landed him and others to imprisonment. -
The Soweto Uprising
The Soweto Uprising was high school students protesting against the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in schools. -
Steve Biko dies in police custody
Steve Biko was the black consciousness movement in South Africa. He died over a seven day hunger strike. -
Desmond Tutu wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee thought of Desomd Tutu as a unifying leader figure that would resolve the problem of apartheid in South Africa. -
Neslon Mandela released from prison
Neslon Mandela was released from prison after 27 years . He was released because of the relaxation of the apartheid laws. Also the lifting of leading a black rights party the African National Congress . -
Nelson Mandela Becomes President of South Africa
He served as presiden for 5 years and as the first resident to be elected an fully representative democratic election.
