APARTHEID
Segregation in South Africa
APARTHEID went on from 1948 to 1996 in South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Problem
Key Events
All the black south africans were tired of being treated like this in their land, so they started doing PEACEFUL protests, but when the police came, things got violent. Even though the black south africans meant no harm.
Many countries did not like what south africa was doing with apartheid, so they cut off trade and did not let them participate in amy international sporting events.
The ANC was formed in 1950, to protest against apartheid. Led by Nelson Mandela
The Sharpeville massacre triggered the beginning of armed resistance in apartheid. The south african police were condemned worldwide. at least 180 blacks were injured and 69 killed
In 1949 They banned marriages between 2 different races in South Africa.
Nelson Mandela
Leader of protests and other things against apartheid
F.W. De Klerk
President of South Africa during apartheid