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Election of 1948
The Nationale Party wins against the United Party on a platform of racial segregation. -
Defiance Campaign
Blacks begin protesting the racial laws. -
The Bantu education act is passed
A law is passed that segregates black education from white education. -
Nelson Mandela arrested
Nelson Mandela is arrested with others for protesting. After a 4 year trial he is found not guilty. -
Bantustans created
Separate homelands for blacks is created in South Africa. -
Sharpeville massacre
69 people are killed in a riot at Sharpville. -
Nelson Mandela arrested (again)
Mandela is arrested for his role in a bombing campaign, he is sentenced for life in prison. -
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Robben Island 1964-1982
Mandela is incarcerated on Robben Island. He spends his time doing hard labour, breaking rocks and reading. -
Rhodesia gains independence
Rhodesia (a colony of the UK) illegaly breaks away from Britain by not allowing blacks a say in government. -
UN expells South Africa
Due to internationale backlash against apartheid the UN votes to expell South Africa. -
Soweto uprising
Highschool students in Soweto protest for better black education. Between 1 and 600 people died. -
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Pollsmoor prison 1982-1988
After becoming famous internationally, the government decides to move him to a nicer prisson. -
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Victor Verster prison 1988-1990
After becoming even more famous the government moves him to a even nicer prison. -
Ban on ANC is lifted
President de Klerk lifts the ban on ANC. -
Mandela becomes president
Mandela wins the election.