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Born
born in a small village called "Mvezo" and he was named Rolihlahla -
School
At 7 years old ,Rolihlahla Mandela goes to an mission school
his teacher gives him the English name Nelson -
Father Is Dead
when Nelson was 9 years old his dad died so he went to live with his rich uncle: chief Jonghi, uncle jonghi's son, justice, becomes Nelson's best friend -
Middle School
Nelson goes to Clarkebury boarding school for black people only -
High School
He went to Fort Beaufort high school for black people.
it is rare for an Africans to finish high school -
Running away
After Nelson finished high school, his uncle chose wives for him and Justice. They wanted to choose their own wives so they ran away to Johannesburg to start their own lives -
Job
When they made it to Johannesburg, Nelson became a lawyer -
standing up against Apartheid
Nelson Mandela decided to organize sit ins, demonstration and boycotts to protest against Apartheid -
Jail Time
The government decides that they will not tolerate this so they put Nelson Mandela in jail for 27 years! -
Freedom!
When Mandela gets out of jail, he becomes the first president ever to be elected by everyone. -
Death
Nelson Mandela passed away
