Nelson Mandela

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  • Born in Mvezo

    He was named Rolihlahla witch means Trubule Maker.He was part of the Xhosa tribe.

  • Growing up in Qunu moveing to live with his uncle

    As a small child Nelson Mandela was a happy child.He swam in the rivers, herded sheep, steal honey from beehives and also played stick fights with his friends. His father taught him to be brave and his mother taught him to be kind to others.His father died when he was 9 he goes to live with his uncle: Chef Jonghi and afew years later he gose to african only midffle school.

  • He runs away from arranged marriage

    Uncle Jonghi wanted nelson and his cousin Justice to marry and he had all ready chosen wives for them. They ran away to Johannesburg with his friend Justice. Johannesburg is the capital city of South Africa. It is a big and rich city with many gold mines. Most blak people lived in township. Township did not have running, water or electricity. The roads were made of dirt and dust. Nelson Mandela lived in a township called Alexandra.

  • He becomes a lawyer

    He met Oliver Tambo with him they ope the first black law firm in South Africa and Nelson Mandela became a lawyer and defends blak people

  • Defiance Campaign

    Nelson Mandela helps organize the "Defiance campaign.) Thousands of blak people enter white only areas and stay there until they are kiced out or arrested. This is called a "sit in"

  • Nelson Mandela gets married

    Nelson Mandela marris Winny Madikizela. They have two daughters: Zenani and Zindzi.

  • ANC becomes secret

    The ANC becomes secret organization.Nelson Mandela travels around under a false name to find suport for the ANC.

  • Nelson Mandela is arrasted

    Nelson Mandela is arrested when he comes back to South Africa under a false name.

  • Sent to jail

    Nelson Mandela and other ANC members face death penalty to organized violence against the state. He is sentenced to a life in prison on Robben Islans

  • In prison

    Life in Robben Island is very hard. The cell is very small. He is not allowed to listen to the news or reed the newspaper. He can only have 2 visits a year and the gards reed and blak out his letters. He learns about his sons death in prison. This is a very hard time for Nelson Mandela. While he is in prison, The ANC organized a protest all around the world and a boycott of South African Products to pressure the government.

  • Going home

    After 27 years in prison Nelson Mandela was released. He goese bake home to Soweto in Johannesbug and gets to meet his family and friends.

  • The first democratic election

    The first democratic election were organized in South Africa. This means everyone cane vote.Nelson Mandela was elected president
    of South Africa.He dose not seek revenge but tries to make a new South Africa where everyone is included.

  • The first democratic election

    The first democratic election was organized in South Africa.this means everyone can vote.Nelson Mandela was elected president
    of South Africa. He dose not seek revenge but tries to make a new South Africa where everyone is included.