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Apartheid begins
In 1948, in South Africa, racist apartheid became legal due to new leaders. -
"Imoral" acts prohibited
This act prohibits "blacks" and "whites" from doing anything together deemed "imoral." -
Population Registration Act
This act specifies that everone has to be classified as: black, white, or as colored. -
ANC Defiance Campaign.
The ANC begins a new defiance campaign about the new apartheid laws and acts. This campaign is peacefule and is hoped to change the laws. -
Bantu Education Act Passed
In 1953, the new Bantu Education Act is passed. This law creates a new education system, which seperates blacks and whites in schooling. -
The Sharpeville Massacre
A large group of black Africans began to protest which resulted in many blacks being murdered. About 70 people were killed,. -
ANC Banned
In 1960, the ANC, African National Congress, is banned. -
The ANC Radicalizes
The ANC radicalizes and sends armed men into the country in an attempt to end apartheid. -
Nelson Mandela Imprisoned FOR LIFE
In 1964, Nelson Mandela is imprisoned for life after being the ANC leader. He is arrested for treason. -
Assasination of SA Prime Minister
Prime Minister, Hendrik Verwoerd, is assassinated -
3 million Blacks Chased Out
3 million blacks forced out of their homes to go to another place in Africa to live. -
Labor Strikes
In 1973 there were many labor strikes goijng against apartheid! -
South Africa Expelled
In 1974, South Africa is expelled from the UN due to apartheid. -
700 Killed
Over 600 people killed in black protesting between security officers and the protesters themselves. These fights and uprisings started in Soweto South Africa. -
Steve Biko
Steve Biko died in prison in 1977, which "sparked" national protests and revolts. -
Township Revolt
One township of South Africa begins to revolt against South Africa, causing a state of emergency. -
ANC unbanned!
In 1990, the ANC is finally unbanned as Mandela is later released from prison! -
Mandela released from prison!
F. w. De Klerk releases Nelson Mandela from prision, along with the other blacks! Mandela was in prison for 27 years -
Apartheid abolished
In 1991, de Klerk and Mandela began working on a new constitution after aboloshing apartheid! -
Mandela Becomes President
In 1994, Mandela is elected presidnet of South Africa! -
Links and Credits
1948-Present Time
http://www.factmonster.com/country/south-africa.html?pageno=2
https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/postcolonialstudies/2014/06/20/apartheid/
http://www.mrdowling.com/609-apartheid.html
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/apartheid_timeline/44/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/endgame/timeline.html
