Unit 7

By Colin Wise
  • Birth of Mandela

    Birth of Mandela

    Was born in Mvezo, Umtata
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    Indian Independence Movement

    The Indian Independence Movement was a series of events aiming to end British rule in India. In 1947 India finally succeeded and won it's freedom.
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    Salt March

    A twenty four day march protesting British rule in India. It was a nonviolent movement led by Gandhi.
  • Mandela joins the ANC

    Mandela joins the ANC

    Mandela joins the African National Congress to live a life of activism.
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    South Africa Apartheid

    The Apartheid in South Africa was racial segregation against the Black Majority in South Africa. It came to an end over many years of protests.
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    Mau Mau Rebellion

    Also know as the Mau Mau uprising, it was a revolt in Kenya against European Settlers. Many innocent people were killed
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    Cuban Revolution.

    The Cuban Revolution was an uprising in Cuba attempting to overthrow the government. This revolution was led by Fidel Castro.
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    Algerian War for Independence

    The Algerian war was a large conflict between France and Algerian National Liberation Front. It led to Algeria winning it's independence and key decolonization.
  • Ghana Independence Movement

    Ghana Independence Movement

    After a series of events in 1957 Ghana was able to gain independence from Britain. Led by Nkrumah they became part of the commonwealth of nations.
  • Attack in Sharpeville

    Attack in Sharpeville

    Police open fire on protesters in Sharpeville. Ultimately killing 69 of them.
  • ANC is banned

    ANC is banned

    Due to it's acts of sabotage and Mandela's acts of treason, the African National Congress is banned.
  • Congo Independence Movement

    Congo Independence Movement

    In 1960 the Congo gained independence and seperated from Belgium. They were led Kasavubu and Patrice Lumumba.
  • Mandela was sent to jail

    Mandela was sent to jail

    He was sentenced to 5 years for illegally protesting.
  • Mandela was sentenced to a life in prison

    Mandela was sentenced to a life in prison

    He was sentenced to a life of prison due to attempts of treason.
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    Cambodian Civil War

    This was a war between communist forces, called the Khmer Rouge, and the Cambodian government. The Khmer Rouge was assisted in their victory by Vietnamese help.
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    Iranian Revolution

    The Iranian Revolution was an attempt to gain rights and freedoms for Muslim people. This revolution was led by Mohammed Reza Pahlav.
  • Mandela was released from prison

    Mandela was released from prison

    After 27 years, Mandela was released due to an international campaign.
  • Mandela elected as President

    Mandela elected as President

    Due to his popularity and great leadership, Mandela was elected the first President of South Africa.
  • Mandela retired

    Mandela retired

    Nelson Mandela officially stepped down from his Presidency due to old age and contentment.
  • Mandela died

    Mandela died

    Mandela lived out a very accomplished and successful life. He was 95 years old when he perished.