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Nelson Mandela

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Davenport PERIOD 4

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Nelson Mandela

By Eloisa Encenzo

OVERVIEW

•South African anti-apartheid insurgent, politician, and philanthropist.

•First black South African president , inaugurated in 1994.

•Was part of the African National Congress (ANC).

•Dedicated life to end apartheid and improve government.

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•Constantly imprisoned for several acts of defiance.

• Served 27 years hard labor (1964-1990) for treason.

PROS

1. Aspiring leader who was cool, calm, and collected.

2. Symbol of audacity, endurance, hope, and composure.

3. Had unwavering, lifelong intention to better South Africa.

4. Maintained beliefs to oppose apartheid despite difficulties.

5. Perseverance lead to now apartheid-free, well-balanced South Africa.

CONS

1. Many people disagreed with Mandela and his organization.

2. Had many enemies due to his anti-apartheid movement.

3. Due to government repression, wasn't completely above violence.

4. Some anti-apartheid methods were questionable and deceptive.

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5. Mandela and group were frequently arrested for opposition.

WORKS CITED

1. "Nelson Mandela - Biographical". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2013. Web. 08 Feb 2014.

2. "The Long Walk Is over." The Economist. The Economist Newspaper, 05 Dec. 2013. Web. 24 Feb. 2014. .

3. "Jeffrey Gedmin: Nelson Mandela: Great for What He Did - And What He Didn't Do." The Huffington Post UK. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014. .

4. "Full Text of "Long Walk to Freedom"" Full Text of "Long Walk to Freedom" N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014. .

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