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Historical Background
One of the many important things happening in the period before Mandela was the Anglo-Boer War. A war fought by the United Kingdom and the Dutch, ending with a victory for Britain. Which allowed apartheid to begin in South Africa. -
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Nelson Mandela
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Encounter With Apartheid
All throughout Nelson Mandela’s life he has had to deal with apartheid. This being something Mandela didn't like it so he decided to make a difference. -
Hardships of Mandela
Nelson Mandela went through many hardships throughout his life. Such as his father dying when Mandela was only nine years old, or going to jail for 27 years. In the end they made him who he is and without that man the world would be a different place. -
Exchange of Ideas
The whole world learned a lot form this one man. They learned that change starts with one and can grow into something that makes the world a better place. Not only this but the world also learned how big of a problem apartheid is. -
Significance
Mandela really struck a chord with the world. Mandela did something that most of the world never thought would happen. -
Living Legacy
Nelson Mandela may have died; however, his voice has not been silenced. Someone as influential as Nelson Mandela doesn't just go away they are always looked upon the same will go for Nelson Mandela because of all the good that he did.