WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the Republic of South Africa, the slogans “Freedom In Our Lifetime” and “New South Africa” changed from promises to reality after
A
Frederik W. de Klerk took over the radical white police force
B
United Nations troops occupied the Transvaal
C
Nelson Mandela was elected President
D
the majority of white South Africans returned to Europe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela was freed in 1990 and negotiated with State President F. W. de Klerk the end of apartheid in South Africa, bringing peace to a racially divided country and leading the fight for human rights around the world. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -I will not leave South Africa, nor will I surrender. Only through hardship, sacrifice and militant action can freedom be won. The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom until the end of my days.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mr. Mandela – affectionately known as “Madiba”, his Xhosa clan name-fought against the racist apartheid system in his homeland, and for equality and freedom for all people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Frederik Willem de Klerk (/də ˈklɜːrk, də ˈklɛərk/, Afrikaans: [ˈfriədərək ˈvələm də ˈklɛrk], 18 March 1936 – 11 November 2021) was a South African politician who served as state president of South Africa from 1989 to 1994 and as deputy president from 1994 to 1996.

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