Nelson Mandela: A Hero of Freedom
Nelson Mandela was a leader in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid was a system where Black people and white people were kept apart, and Black people were treated unfairly. They could not live in the same areas as white people, go to the same schools, or even use the same public facilities.
Mandela believed in equality and worked hard to end this injustice.
He was born on July 18, 1918, in a small village called Mvezo. His real name is Rolihlahla, which means something like 'troblemaker': 'one who pulls on the branch of a tree'.
Mandela grew up in the countryside and later studied law at university. He became a lawyer to help people fight against unfair laws.
Nelson Mandela was a leader in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid was a system where Black people and white people were kept apart, and Black people were treated unfairly. They could not live in the same areas as white people, go to the same schools, or even use the same public facilities.
Mandela believed in equality and worked hard to end this injustice.
He was born on July 18, 1918, in a small village called Mvezo. His real name is Rolihlahla, which means something like 'troblemaker': 'one who pulls on the branch of a tree'.
Mandela grew up in the countryside and later studied law at university. He became a lawyer to help people fight against unfair laws.
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In 1944, Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC), a group that worked to stop apartheid. At first, he and the ANC used peaceful protests and talks to bring change, but when the government became more violent, Mandela started to support sabotage against the apartheid system.
In 1962, Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. He spent 27 years behind bars, most of them on Robben Island. Life in prison was very hard, but Mandela stayed strong. He used his time to learn, teach, and inspire others.
Around the world, people saw him as a symbol of hope and freedom.
In 1944, Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC), a group that worked to stop apartheid. At first, he and the ANC used peaceful protests and talks to bring change, but when the government became more violent, Mandela started to support sabotage against the apartheid system.
In 1962, Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. He spent 27 years behind bars, most of them on Robben Island. Life in prison was very hard, but Mandela stayed strong. He used his time to learn, teach, and inspire others.
Around the world, people saw him as a symbol of hope and freedom.
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In 1990, Mandela was released from prison after years of international pressure on the South African government. He worked with leaders to bring an end to apartheid peacefully.
In 1994, South Africa held its first democratic election, where people of all races could vote. Mandela became the country’s first Black president.
As president, Mandela focused on unity, forgiveness, and building a new South Africa. Instead of seeking revenge, he worked to bring people together, no matter their race.
In 1990, Mandela was released from prison after years of international pressure on the South African government. He worked with leaders to bring an end to apartheid peacefully.
In 1994, South Africa held its first democratic election, where people of all races could vote. Mandela became the country’s first Black president.
As president, Mandela focused on unity, forgiveness, and building a new South Africa. Instead of seeking revenge, he worked to bring people together, no matter their race.
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