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Title: Nelson Mandela


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Nelson Mandela
  • Similarities between Mahatma Gandhi and Martin
    Luther King

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What made him important?
  • Nelson Mandela was the first black president of
    South Africa. He began to make a difference early
    in his life. Despite coming from an upper class
    family, he made strikes and other protests
    against colonial rule
  • Why was he imprisoned?
  • Upon his return to South Africa, Mandela was
    arrested for going between countries without a
    passport and for trying to everthrow the
    government. He spent the next 28 years in prison
    where he continued to make a difference.

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Why was he later freed from prison?
  • He was released from prison as the State
    President decided to allow anti apertheid for
    the African People and Nelson Mandela who have
    been fighting for this got released soon after.

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Similarities between Mahatma Gandhi and Martin
Luther King
  • They both used non violent methods in their
    causes
  • They both stood up against discrimination
  • They were both assasinated
  • They are both goal oriented
  • They are both religious and have strong moral
    values
  • They struggled to reach their goals
  • They both seek peace and unity
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