Year 1

What impact has Nelson Mandela had?

In this lesson, we will learn about the impact that Nelson Mandela has had. We will begin by learning about why he was released from prison, before moving on to learn about his achievements after he came out of prison. We'll learn about how his efforts to bring about change are recognised and celebrated.

Year 1

What impact has Nelson Mandela had?

In this lesson, we will learn about the impact that Nelson Mandela has had. We will begin by learning about why he was released from prison, before moving on to learn about his achievements after he came out of prison. We'll learn about how his efforts to bring about change are recognised and celebrated.

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Key learning points

  1. When Nelson Mandela left prison in 1990, he wanted peace.
  2. Apartheid officially came to an end in the early 1990s. A new election was held in 1994 in which people of all colours could vote.Nelson Mandela won the election and became the first black president of South Africa.
  3. Mandela won a Nobel Peace Prize. He is widely known and respected for his courage in fighting for equality and justice and acts as a role model for people all over the world today.
  4. People all over the world celebrate Mandela day every year on the 18th July (which was his birthday!) to remember how he took action and led to great change.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What did Nelson Mandela want?
He wanted black people to be treated differently from white people.
Correct answer: He wanted equality between black people and white people.
Q2.
Why did the government send Nelson Mandela to prison?
He had committed a crime.
Correct answer: He was gaining lots of support and the government did not want to change the laws.
Q3.
For how long was Nelson Mandela in prison?
17 years.
Correct answer: 27 years.
37 years.

3 Questions

Q1.
Who became President in 1994?
F. W. de Klerk.
Correct answer: Nelson Mandela.
Q2.
Black people were allowed to vote in the 1994 election. True or false?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q3.
When is Mandela Day celebrated?
18th August.
Correct answer: 18th July.
18th June.