1. South Africa and Apartheid

2. Apartheid
South Africans were legally classified by the color of their skin.
The racial classifications were:
white
black (largest group)
Asian
colored (mixed race)

3. 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

4. Apartheid
Separate
schools
hospitals
beaches
libraries
drinking fountains
restrooms
The services and buildings for whites were much better than those for everyone else.

5. 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.

6. 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.”

7. 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 1st black President

8. 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

9. 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?