Learning Goals Today you should be able to
Learning Goals Today you should be able to. . . explain creation and end of apartheid in South Africa and the roles of Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk. Because. . . this will help you understand how the past still shapes the future.
apartheid What was it? country & continent beginning – end dates
apartheid What was it? video country & continent beginning – end dates video
Apartheid “separateness” in the language of Afrikaans (mix of Bantu and Dutch)
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APARTHEID Apartheid = “separateness” u Laws to enforce the segregation of the races in South Africa u early 1948 - 1990 u It was created b/c whites were racist, they thought blacks were inferior u Forbid the “colored” population to u – vote – use the same facilities as whites – travel without permission – own land (must live on a “homeland”)
Apartheid Homelands
Sign on Durban beach in English, Afrikaans and Zulu (1989)
Non-whites protesting unequal rights
People of color had to have a pass to leave the “homelands”
apartheid Who helped end it?
NELSON MANDELA “Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. ”
NELSON MANDELA § anti-apartheid activist = imprisoned for 27 years § African National Congress (ANC)ü a political party calling for equal rights for non-white Africans ü still exists today ü the ruling party of South Africa
apartheid How did the rest of the world react?
World Reaction Many countries refused to trade with South Africa Embargo
Olympics South African athletes were banned from competitions like the Olympics
Result The economy was suffering. People showed their anger about living without freedom.
1990 Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years.
apartheid Who helped end it?
F. W. de Klerk • president of South Africa from 1989 -1994 • released Nelson Mandela from prison • ended the laws of apartheid, allowing ALL South Africans to have equal rights
Mandela & de Klerk win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for their role in the ending of apartheid
apartheid How did it end up?
In 1994 Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.
Non-white South Africans now had equal rights to whites. voting
apartheid Your opinion. . . (choose 1) • What can you learn from this event? • Why does it matter? • How is it still relevant today?
Independence in South Africa 1. What is Apartheid? 2. Give 2 examples of how people were treated under Apartheid. 3. What role did F. W. de Klerk play in the end of Apartheid? 4. What role did Nelson Mandela play in the end of Apartheid?
Directions. o Partition yourself from your partner. o Get out a blank sheet of paper and something to write with. Name on paper. #1 -19 o Clear your desk. o Answer first on paper. o Then put answers into i. Respond. o Stay logged in to see grade.
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