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Birth Date
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in a small town of Mvezo in Transkei, South Africa. During this time, blacks and whites lived completely different lives. This lead to may blacks fighting for racial quality. This pushed Mandela to become the first black male to get a education and become a lawyer. http://www.history.com/Nelson-Mandela -
Attending School
On January 1, 1925, Mandela attended a primary school in a town near his called Quna. Quna was a small village in South Africa's Eastern Cape providence. He was given the name "Nelson" by his teacher. Attending school gave him a better chance at advancing a career further on in life despite his skin color. http://www.history.com/topics/nelson-mandela (Nelson Mandela's Childhood and Education) -
Great Depression
Though Mandela was going through his school years and just starting with the ANC, hard times where being experienced throughout the world. Through 1929-1939, the U.S was going through the 'Great Depression'. This was an event that happened on October of 1929, when the American economy experienced a major downfall (Stock Market Crash). 13-15 million people where unemployed and had a hard time supporting their family's. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii -
Chief of Mvezo
Before Mandela was given this position, his father was the chief of the small village where Mandela was born. After his fathers death in 1930, he was given this position. Although he was very young and his very little knowledge, he still took this position to run his village. This helped Mandela's future plans by getting the people involved with his ideas. http://www.history.com/topics/nelson-mandela (Nelson Mandel's Childhood and Education) -
Attends College
Mandela was able to attend College at Healdtown, Westeyar College at Fort Beaufort. He met one of his former political partner here, Oliver Tambo. Half was through their college journey, he and Tambo where expelled for political activism. http://www.history.com/topics/nelson-mandela (Nelson Mendela's Childhood and Education) -
World War II
This event happened between 1939-1945 and took place all around the world. This major war broke out when Hilter tried to invade Poland. Doing this, it caused France and Great Britiain to declare war against Germany. As the war begun, more than 30 countries had already joined in the war. Once it was over, it left more than 50 million military and civilians dead. htt://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii -
African National Congress
Considering he was expelled from his last college, he was able to get into the University of South Africa. Here, he was able to complete his BA and was able to become a lawyer. This allowed him to take part in the ANC (African National Congress). Also, he was elected National Secretary of the ANC. http://www.history.com/topics/nelson-mandela (Nelson Mandela and the Africa National Congress) -
Defiancy Campaign
In 1952, the Deficiency Campaign begins. This campaign was the first multi-raced political "club" that discussed racial equality. His presents in this campaign did not last long; he was soon arrested for violated Suppression of Communism Act. SCA was an act that prevented any communism parties forming. He was sentenced to nine month in prison. This slowed down the process of his ideas to get racial equality and he was banned from the ANC for 2 years. History.com ( Nelson M. and the A.F.C) -
Sharpeville Masacre
Sharpeville was a small black village in South Africa. On March 21, 1960, police open fired on the unarmed village folk. They ended up killing 69 people and injuring 180. These policemen where protesting against Nelosn Mandelas ideas and potential changes in the way blacks are treated. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/massacre-in-sharpeville -
Arrested
In 1964, Mandela was sentenced to life in prison along with several other ANC leaders. He spent his first 18 years in prison in Ribben Island Prison where he had to do hard labor. After 27 years in prison, the new president of South Africa, F.W. De Klerk lifted the ban and punishment to all ANC members. In February of 1990, he demanded to release Mandela. http://www.history.com/topics/nelson-mandela ( Nelson Mandela and the Armed Resistance Movement/Behind Bars) -
Berlin Wall
On August 13, 1961, the Eastern part of Berlin began to build a wall to divide the city into Eastern Berlin and Western Berlin. In 1989 on Novemeber 9, the Cold War came to an end and the east and west part of Berlin gained a friendly relationship. The wall came down that day and many people celebrated together on both east and west sides. http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall -
Elected President
On April 26, 1994, the South African community got together to vote for there next president. This was known as there first multiracial parliamentary elections in history. Mandela's hard work was paid off because on May 10 of 1994 he was officially elected president of South Africa. As president, he created many programs that helped the living of blacks across South Africa. He was finally able to give racial equality to the black community of South Africa. history.com (Mandela as President) -
Columbine High School Shootings
In Columbine, Colorado on April 20, 1999, two teenagers open fired in their school killing 13 people and injuring more than 20 others. Soon after, the shooters committed suicide. This crime is known as one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history, and is one of the first major school shootings. http://www.history.com/topics/columbine-high-school-shootings -
After Presidency
Once his term was complete he officially me retired from politics but Mandela refused to stop fighting for the rights of all and continued to create organizations to the cause. In 2002, he was the voice of the AIDS awareness campaigns. Tragically his son was taken away from the disease which only caused Mandela to establish more awareness for the disease. Shortly after, Mandela began to face problems himself, dealing with protest ate cancer and old age problems. History.com (Mandela as Pres.) -
9/11
This was one of the most tradgic events that occurred over in the U.S. On September 11 2001, 4 planes ( that were driven by suicide bombers) were sent to the U.S as an act of terrorism. Two out of the four planes hit the World Trade Center in NYC, one landed at the pentagon in Washington, and the last landed in a field in Pennsylvania. These attacks left over 3,000 people dead. http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks -
2012 Olympics
The 2012 where African-American women and men made Olympian history by taking home the gold. Gabby Douglas won gold in gymnastics, Usain Bolt won gold in track and field , Serena Williams won gold for Women's tennis, and so many more. These Olympic Games took place in South Africa. https://www.britannica.com/event/London-2012-Olympic-Games -
Death Date
Mandela's health caused his disappearance to the public as he fought cancer and lung issues. Between winter months of 2013, he was in and out from hospitals. His hospital visits came to a close when he was sent home to spend his last moments in the comfort of his home in Johannesburg. Many people of the South African community came together to thank Mandela for everything he had done to ensure racial equality was given to the people of South Africa. History.com (N.M's Future Years/Legacy)
