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W B T L E Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author—Nelson Mandela II. Long Walk to Freedom III. Robben Island IV. Maximum Security Prison Background Information
. Author Nelson Mandela(1918-) Nelson Mandela is one of the great mora and political leaders of our time an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel peace Prize and the presidency of his country. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Nelson Mandela (1918—) Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page
. Author Since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. As president of the African National Congress and head of South Africa's antiapartheid movement, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. He is revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights and racial equality. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. As president of the African National Congress and head of South Africa's antiapartheid movement, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. He is revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights and racial equality. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page
. Author Nelson rolihlahla mandela was born in Transkei South Africa on July 25th, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu tribe W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 25th, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page
. Author Mandela himself was educated at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand and qualified in law in 1942. He joined the African National Congress (ANc)in 1944 and was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Partys apartheid policies after 1948. He went on trial for treason in 1956- 1961 and was acquitted in 1961 W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E ◼ Mandela himself was educated at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand and qualified in law in 1942. ◼ He joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944 and was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies after 1948. ◼ He went on trial for treason in 1956— 1961 and was acquitted in 1961. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page
. Author Mandela married winnie in 1958. It was a love story, tempered tragically by the political ambitions of its two larger-than-life protagonists He felt guilty for what Winnie had endured WEDDING DAY, JUNE 1958 because of years of imprisonment. But Winnie and his family always came second to his other great love, the anc and the liberation struggle W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Mandela married Winnie in 1958. It was a love story, tempered tragically by the political ambitions of its two larger-than-life protagonists. He felt guilty for what Winnie had endured because of years of imprisonment. But Winnie and his family always came second to his other great love, the ANC and the liberation struggle. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page
. Author In 1960, aNc was banned by the government, so Mandela began the underground activities. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the aNc were arrested, Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by violence. His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E In 1960, ANC was banned by the government, so Mandela began the underground activities. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the ANC were arrested, Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by violence. His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page
. Author I have fought against white domination and i have fought black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is the hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die Mandela the statement from the dock W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E “I have fought against white domination and I have fought black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society, in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is the hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” —Mandela the statement from the dock Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page
. Author On June 12, 1964, eight of the accused including mandela, were sentenced to life imprisonment From 1964 to 1982, he was incarcerated at Robben island Prison, off Cape Town; thereafter, he was at Pollsmoor Prison, nearby on the mainland W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E On June 12, 1964, eight of the accused, including Mandela, were sentenced to life imprisonment. From 1964 to 1982, he was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison, off Cape Town; thereafter, he was at Pollsmoor Prison, nearby on the mainland. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page