Nelson Mandela Flashcards
What made Nelson Mandela a good leader
What is the name of the system that treated people unfairly in SA, that Nelson Mandela fought against?
Apartheid
What is the name of the document that Nelson Mandela and his friends wrote as an alternative to the apartheid system?
The Freedom Charter
What is the Freedom Charter?
A written list of things that every South African should be allowed
Why did Nelson Mandela get sent to prison?
He plotted against the apartheid government. The judge found that he had committed treason.
What do you call someone who is sent to jail for their beliefs?
A political prisoner
How long did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
27 years
In what year could everyone in South Africa over the age of 18 vote, no matter their race?
1994
What did Nelson Mandela become after being released from prison?
President of South Africa
