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South Africa was born
The British Union declared the Union of South Africa a country in 1910. (DSI 1 #14) -
ANC
The African National Congress was formed in 1912. They formed the group to infrorm people about racial segregation, and intended to fight using peaceful methods. (DSI 1 #13) -
Mandela was born.
On July 1th, 1918, in a small village located in South Africa, a woman gave birth to NRolihlahla Mandela. (DSI 1 #16) -
Goodbye Dad.
In 1927 Nelson father died. Nelson was to be careed for by his uncle. (DSI 1 #15) -
Education > That
At the age of 16, Mandela furthered his education unlike most African children -
ANC grows tires
The ANC had been fed up with the idea of waiting for whites to hekp by the Mid-!940's DSI 1 #12) -
ANC Attendance
In 1942 Mandela started attending ANC meetings. (DS 2 #9) -
A New Government
A white vote only election took place in 1948. They made a few laws falling under apartheid, making life even more difficult for the Africans. (DS 2, #13) -
Dreams are crushed
The apartheid laws created were very harsh on non-blacks, especially Mandela. He couldnt pursue his education, and dreams. (DS 2 #18) -
Inprisoned
Sabotage and violent revoloution caused Nelson Mandeka to gert Arrested. (DSI 1 #22) -
Sabotage?
Mandela was sentenced to 5 years of prison when being charged for sabotage. (DS 2 #11) -
"Adapt or Die"
P.W.Botha, South Africa's prime minister told white citizens in 1980, that they must adapt or die to the increasing violence. (DSI 1 #9) -
Independance Day
P.W.Botha and Nelson met while Americans were celebrating Independance Day to have a pleasent conversation reguarding that all the hard work was finally taking a toll. (DS 2 #15) -
A new Sherrif in Town
F. W. de Klerk was elected to be South Africas president in October, 1989.(DSI 1 #24) -
"Political Prisoners Released"
In october of 1989 President de Klerk released Walter Sisulu, a friend of Mandelas, and another group of political prisoners.(DS 2 #10) -
Shocking Announcements
President de Klerk made a few schocking announcements.
*The government was to elimintate apatheid
*There would be a short wait to all executions
*60 other organizations and the ANC are allowed to mett legally.
*Mandela would be releasede in days. (DSI 1 #30) -
Releassed from Prison
After 10,000 tough days, a 71 yr.old Mandela was released from prison, (DSI 1 #21) -
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize award was awarded to both Mandela, and President de Klerk (DS 2 #2)
