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Nelson Mandela was born in the Village of Mevezo.He is named Rolihlahla ("Trouble Maker"). He is part of the Xhosa tribe. as a child, Nelson Mandela is happy in the village of Qunu. He swims in rivers, herd sheep and steals honey from beehives and played stick fighting with his friends. his Father thought him to be brave and his mom to be kind to others.
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At the age of 7, Nelson Mandela goes to a 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. Then he goes to live with his uncle: Chief Jonghi. Cheif Jonghi is an important man he is the king of a tribe. he lives in a very big house and has a car. this is very rare at the time. Uncle Jonghi's son, Justice, becomes Nelsons best freind
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Nelson goes to MIddle school (Clarkebury Boarding School) and high school (Fort Beaufort) for only Africans.
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Uncle Jonghi wants Nelson Mandela and justice to marry and chose a wife for them. They run away to Johannesburg. Johannesburg is the capital of South Africa. It is a very rich city. Most black people live in townships.Townships do not have running water or electricity. Nelson lives in a township called Aledxandra.
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Nelson Mandela joins. the ANC(African National Congress.)He helps creates 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 separates South Africa in 3 groups: White, Colored and Balck people (Bantu).
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Sharpeville Massacre: The police shoots peaceful protester in Sharpeville. 69 people died and hundreds of people were injured. The Government bans the ANC.
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Nelson Mandela is arrested when he comes back to South Africa under a false name.
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Life in jail is very hard for Nelson Mandela. He was in prison for 27 years.
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The government starts to talk with Nelson Mandela to stop apartheid. He is moved to more comfortable prison.
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The first democratic election is organized in South Africa. This means everyone can vote. Nelson Mandela became the first president of South Africa.
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Nelson Mandela steps down as president after one term and establish the Mandela foundation.
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Nelson Mandela passes away at the age of 95 on December 5th
