Nelson Mandela Flashcards
1
Q
When was he arrested
A
5 August 1952
2
Q
When was he released
A
11 February 1990
3
Q
When did he become president
A
1994
4
Q
How long did he serve in prison
A
27 years
5
Q
What was the name of his trial
A
The Rivonia trial
6
Q
Where was he imprisoned
A
Roben Island
7
Q
How long did the trial go on for
A
1963 to 1964
8
Q
Why was he arrested
A
For illegally leaving south africa and inciting strikes
9
Q
Why was he imprisoned
A
For sabotaging and trying to overthrow the apartheid government
10
Q
Why is he considered a good role model or leader
A
He negotiated and brought a peaceful end to apartheid
