I. History of Apartheid in South Africa

Background for “The Power of One”

A. Africa

Rich in resourcesFertile farmlandGold, diamonds, platinum

B. Colonization

English Dutch (Afrikaners and

Boers) Both fight for power

Apartheid created to maintain economic and political power

C. Apartheid

Enacted in 1948Classification of

peoples ordered“Homelands” – by

1950s

The Homelands

When PK is ‘strung up’ by the older boy- why do so many just stand and watch? Power of One

D. RebellionNelson MandelaTook part in student protests-

E. Mandela’s arrest and imprisonment

Mandela joins-African National Congress

Arrested- spends nearly 20 years in prison

F. Release, Presidency and Nobel Prize

ReleaseFirst Black President of

South Africa - 1994Nobel Prize

“Free Nelson Mandela”