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
