WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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He persuaded foreign leaders to impose sanctions on South Africa.
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He promoted armed resistance to apartheid
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He overthrew white South African president F. W. de Klerk.
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He worked to create a fair and just society free of racist policies.
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Detailed explanation-1: -His primary legacy is a multiracial South Africa under the rule of law. Mandela’s governance was characterized by racial reconciliation, especially with white Afrikaners, which he shrewdly promoted through the use of symbols.
Detailed explanation-2: -Former South African president and civil rights advocate Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for equality-and ultimately helped topple South Africa’s racist system of apartheid. His accomplishments are now celebrated each year on July 18, Nelson Mandela International Day.
Detailed explanation-3: -The imposition of international sanctions on the country began economic pressure that saw the unravelling of apartheid. There were oil sanctions but South Africa continued to be able to buy oil on international markets and developed technology that allowed the conversion of coal into oil.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 1991, Nelson became President of the ANC and worked with FW de Klerk to bring an end to apartheid, and introduced equal rights for everyone. Their work towards making South Africa a more peaceful nation won the pair the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.