Questions and Answers
Where was Nelson Mandela born?
Mvezo, Cape Province (now Eastern Cape), South Africa
What was Nelson Mandela's father's occupation?
A local chief and counselor to the monarch
Why was Nelson Mandela expelled from Fort Hare University College?
For participating in a student protest
What was the name of the law firm co-founded by Nelson Mandela in 1952?
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What was Nelson Mandela sentenced to in 1964?
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Where did Nelson Mandela spend 18 of his 27 years in prison?
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What was Nelson Mandela awarded in 1993?
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What is Nelson Mandela commonly known as in South Africa?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, Cape Province (now Eastern Cape), South Africa
- Given the name Rolihlahla, later nicknamed Nelson
- Father was a local chief and counselor to the monarch
- Attended Methodist school, then Fort Hare University College
- Expelled from Fort Hare for participating in a student protest
Early Career and Activism
- Moved to Johannesburg in 1941
- Worked as a clerk and then a lawyer, earning a law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand
- Co-founded the law firm Mandela and Tambo with Oliver Tambo in 1952
- Joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944
- Became involved in the anti-apartheid movement, participating in boycotts and protests
- Co-founded the ANC's Youth League in 1944
Imprisonment and Release
- Arrested in 1962 for his involvement in the ANC
- Sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 for sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government
- Spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island
- Released from prison on February 11, 1990, after international pressure and negotiations
Presidency and Reconciliation
- Led the ANC in negotiations with the South African government to end apartheid
- Elected as the first black president of South Africa in 1994
- Served as president from 1994 to 1999
- Implemented policies to promote racial reconciliation and address social and economic inequality
- Established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate human rights abuses during apartheid
Awards and Legacy
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his efforts to bring peace and democracy to South Africa
- Received over 250 awards and honors from around the world
- Known as "Madiba," a term of endearment and respect in South Africa
- Celebrated as a symbol of resistance against oppression and a champion of human rights and dignity
Early Life and Education
- Born in Mvezo, South Africa on July 18, 1918, with the name Rolihlahla, later nicknamed Nelson
- Father was a local chief and counselor to the monarch, influencing Mandela's upbringing
- Attended Methodist school and Fort Hare University College, before being expelled for participating in a student protest
Early Career and Activism
- Moved to Johannesburg in 1941, working as a clerk and then a lawyer, earning a law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand
- Co-founded the law firm Mandela and Tambo with Oliver Tambo in 1952, providing legal services to black South Africans
- Joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944, becoming involved in the anti-apartheid movement
- Participated in boycotts, protests, and co-founded the ANC's Youth League in 1944, promoting non-violent resistance
Imprisonment and Release
- Arrested in 1962 for sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government
- Sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, spending 18 of 27 years in prison on Robben Island
- Released from prison on February 11, 1990, after international pressure and negotiations
Presidency and Reconciliation
- Led the ANC in negotiations with the South African government to end apartheid
- Elected as the first black president of South Africa in 1994, serving from 1994 to 1999
- Implemented policies to promote racial reconciliation, address social and economic inequality, and established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Awards and Legacy
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for efforts to bring peace and democracy to South Africa
- Received over 250 awards and honors globally, recognized for human rights and dignity advocacy
- Celebrated as "Madiba," a symbol of resistance against oppression and a champion of human rights
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