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Nelson Mandela's autobiography, 'Long Walk to Freedom,' details his journey from a young Xhosa man to the forefront of the anti-apartheid movement. It highlights his political engagement with the ANC, the shift to armed struggle through Umkhonto we Sizwe, and his 27-year imprisonment. Mandela's personal sacrifices and unwavering commitment led to his eventual release and the dismantling of apartheid, culminating in his election as South Africa's first Black president.
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Apartheid was a legal system of racial segregation in South Africa from 1948 to 1994
Strict division between racial groups
Apartheid enforced a strict division between racial groups, particularly disadvantaging the Black majority
Systemic oppression of Black South Africans
Apartheid was characterized by the systemic oppression of Black South Africans
Nelson Mandela and other activists fought against Apartheid through various forms of resistance
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 and received his education at Methodist schools
Mandela's exposure to racial injustice in Johannesburg led to his politicization and involvement in the anti-apartheid movement
Mandela played a central role in the formation of the ANC Youth League and the Defiance Campaign, and also opened South Africa's first Black law firm
Mandela's activism and involvement in the anti-apartheid movement led to his arrest and trials
Mandela and other ANC leaders endorsed armed resistance against apartheid, leading to the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe
Mandela's imprisonment and commitment to the struggle inspired a global campaign for his release and further galvanized the movement against apartheid
Mandela's activism came at a significant personal cost, including the deterioration of his marriages and 27 years of imprisonment
Mandela's release in 1990 and subsequent negotiations with President F.W. de Klerk led to the dismantling of apartheid and the establishment of democratic elections
Mandela's autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom," serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and unity in the face of systemic oppression, and continues to inspire and educate on the values of equality and human rights
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From ______ to ______, South Africa was governed by a system known as apartheid, which heavily discriminated against the Black population.
1948
1994
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Nelson Mandela, born in ______, was a key figure in the fight against the racial segregation system in South Africa.
1918
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Mandela's book, '______,' details his journey from a young student to a prominent leader in the battle for racial equality in South Africa.
Long Walk to Freedom
