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What was Nelson Mandela's birth name?
What was Nelson Mandela's birth name?
Hola Lama
What was the key cause that Nelson Mandela fought against?
What was the key cause that Nelson Mandela fought against?
Apartheid
What role did Mandela believe education played in transformation?
What role did Mandela believe education played in transformation?
A tool for transformation
In what year was Mandela sentenced to life in prison?
In what year was Mandela sentenced to life in prison?
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When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
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Study Notes
- Nelson Mandela, born as Hola Lama in 1918, was a key figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa.
- Mandela's early life was shaped by witnessing the oppression of non-white people under apartheid laws.
- He believed in the power of education as a tool for transformation and actively participated in protests and political activities.
- Mandela was sentenced to life in prison in 1964 for his anti-apartheid efforts but continued his education and activism while incarcerated.
- After 27 years in prison, Mandela was released in 1990 and went on to become the first black president of South Africa, working towards ending apartheid and promoting equality for all races.
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