Long Walk to Freedom Flashcards
Who?
Nelson Mandela
Why was this event important?
Largest gathering of international leaders in South African History
How long had South Africans been oppressed
After the Anglo-Boer War which ended in 1902 to 1994
What sacrifices did people make?
Many people died for a cause they would never know the outcome of
Left families in order to help more people
What were Mandela’s beliefs on freedom
He thought he was free as a child
As he got older he wanted more freedom for himself; books to read, places to go
Then he wanted freedom for everyone
Quotes regarding freedom
“Freedom is not indivisible”
“Decades of oppression produced men of extraordinary courage, wisdom and generosity”
Why did Mandela choose to act?
He realized the Apartheid was constant and was left no choice but to act, because he knew it wouldn’t fix itself
