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Birth of Mandela
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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 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
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
Police open fire on protesters in Sharpeville. Ultimately killing 69 of them. -
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
In 1960 the Congo gained independence and seperated from Belgium. They were led Kasavubu and Patrice Lumumba. -
Mandela was sent to jail
He was sentenced to 5 years for illegally protesting. -
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
After 27 years, Mandela was released due to an international campaign. -
Mandela elected as President
Due to his popularity and great leadership, Mandela was elected the first President of South Africa. -
Mandela retired
Nelson Mandela officially stepped down from his Presidency due to old age and contentment. -
Mandela died
Mandela lived out a very accomplished and successful life. He was 95 years old when he perished.