South Africa and Apartheid Apartheid South Africans were
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South Africa and Apartheid
Apartheid • South Africans were legally classified by the color of their skin. • The racial classifications were: 1. 2. 3. 4. white black (largest group) Asian colored (mixed race)
Racism=Apartheid • Apartheid means “separateness” • Black South Africans were not allowed to vote • Black South Africans required to carry a pass with them at all times
Apartheid • Separate – – – schools hospitals beaches libraries drinking fountains restrooms • The services and buildings for whites were much better than those for everyone else.
Nelson Mandela and the ANC • The African National Congress (ANC)-fight for rights and freedoms of all South Africans. • Nelson Mandela was their leader • Mandela protested nonviolently and violently • Police arrested Mandela • He was imprisoned for 27 years.
Nelson Mandela • While in prison, Mandela continued to fight against apartheid. In a 1964 court appearance, he said: “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against 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 an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. ”
F. W. de Klerk • F. W. de Klerk, president of South Africa, • He released Nelson Mandela from prison • De Klerk agreed to end apartheid • Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s 1 st black President
South Africa Today • Nelson Mandela wanted to bring all races together to work on South Africa’s problems when he became president • Blacks and whites to work together • Won the Nobel Peace Prize
Summary • Explain what Apartheid is and how did it come to an end in South Africa. • Who is Nelson Mandela and why is he important? • Who is F. W. de Klerk and why is he important?
