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Nelson Mandela gained a lot of political support during his term in prison for 27 years. He earned even more support from 1985 onward because he chose not to be released on 'conditional' release, meaning he would not have been able to continue his political work. When he was finally released, he was welcomed with open arms by the black South Africans.
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How did nelson mandel become president?
Nelson Mandela became president by as the (present) president Deklerk for the Black African Americans to be able to vote, and he wanted the election to be fair. After voting was over; Nelson Mandela was voted president!
When Nelson Mandela was released what did he become?
president
When did nelson become president of south Africa?
Nelson Mandela's party came into power in 1994, thus, Mandela became president.
How did nelson Mandela become president if he had been in prison?
because he deseved to lol
What happened after nelson Mandela got released?
he become president of South Africa
Why did Mandela become president?
At the end of Apartheid Nelson Mandela was the political leader of the African National Congress (ANC). After he was released from prison and the first democratically free elections were held in South Africa, the ANC become the ruling policical party and Nelson Mandela as its leader was elected as the official state president. He held the office as president of South Africa between 10 May 1994 - 14 June 1999.
How did nelson Mandela become president of country that held him prisoner so long?
they voted for him
In 1990 who was released from prison after serving 25 years?
& he went on to become President of his country: Nelson Mandela
How long after Nelson Mandela was imprisoned did he become president?
Nelson Mandela imprisoned for nearly 27 years and was released from jail in 1990. He became the president of South Africa in 1994 and his presidency lasted until 1999.
How old was Nelson Mandela when elected president?
The end of Apartheid in South Africa was marked by its first democratic election in 1994, after which the African National Congress was voted in as the ruling party. Nelson Mandela became president of the party and therefore the country shortly after being released from jail (on Robin Island). He had been held there for his participation in the struggle against apartheid. If you are really interested read his book The Long Walk to Freedom, or just watch the movie.
Why didn't Nelson Mandela become president of South Africa until he was 76 years old?
South African anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela spent 27 years of his life in prison. He was not released from prison until he was 70 years old. Four years later, he became the first black president of the former Apartheid state.
Did Nelson Mandela commit a crime against a South African leader?
Nelson Mandela fought for equal rights for all the people of South Africa regardless of race. This made him become an enemy to the leaders of that time and that led to his arrest and detention in 1962.
