Nelson Mandela and Apartheid

Apartheid
- Is a racial government system that put the black people in a different class level. They called the blck people "Bantu", black people were not able to vote, until 1990 which is when many public facilities were forced to use only one race. Another principal included the prohibition of mixed marriages and sexual relations between individuals of different race. The "Pass Laws" was created in 1950, which required all black people over the age of 16 to carry identity papers with them.

-Nelson Mandela was such a hero because he fought against racism, he wouldnt respect what the goverment instructed him and told him, his goal was to free South Africa. Mandela played a part in many dramatic demonstrations against the white ruled government. His career was cut in 1964 because he was sent to life in prison, after 27 years in prison he was released and his releasement stated the end of Apartheid. In less than 5 years after his release he was rewarded with the Noble Piece Prize and was elected president.



Mandela played a part in many dramatic demonstrations against the white-ruled government.