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Nelson Mandela served 27 years in prison because he stood up against a government that was committing heinous human rights abuses against black South Africans. In 1994 he led the way for the abolition of apartheid and was elected President of South Africa that same year.
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∙ 13y agoThe charges were sabbatoge - when the ANC (African National Congress) of which he was the head - planted bombs in hotels and people were killed. This was done to overthow the current government and Mandella was jailed for 27 years for "acts to overthrow the government".
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∙ 14y agoDivorce his wife. He couldn't take it any more...
He assumed actual leadership of the African National Congress (ANC), a political party and was soon thereafter elected President of South Africa.
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∙ 13y agoNealson Mandela went to collage while he was in prison.
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∙ 9y agoNelson Mandela became a lawyer when he entered prison in 1962. He did this by receiving his degree from the University of London while in jail.
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∙ 10y agoNo one exactly knows what Mandela did whilst he was in prison but we do know his where abouts. Many people think that he made a group with other prisoners and they fought for rasicm
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∙ 13y agobecause he left south Africa illegally
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What was Nelson Mandela's struggle?
he spent 27 years in jail
How long was Nelson Mandela on robben island?
Nelson Mandela was prisoned to Robben Island for treason.He spent 27 years there in prison.He was released on the 11th of February 1990.
Nelson Mandela in jail?
He was imprisoned on Robben Island for 27 years.
Was nelson Mandela confident when he was in jail?
Yes for the whole 27 years
How long was nelson Mandela split up from his family?
He was in jail for 27 years.
How long was nelson Mandela in jail for w for?
Nelson Mandela was in jail for 27 years, from 1962 to 1990, as a result of his anti-apartheid activism in South Africa.
When was Mandela N released from jail?
Nelson Mandela was released from jail in 1990. his jail number was 46664. :)
What were nelson Mandela's hardships?
Two main hardships were: -27 years in jail -discrimination because of his colour
Why was nelson mandela in jail for 27 years?
For standing up for segrigation (blacks and whites united) in his country.
What were some of the feelings that Nelson Mandela experienced?
Well he was in jail for 24 years what do you think !!Nelson Mandela did go to jail. Because he was trying to fight his rights and his race. He was sentenced to 27 years.Read more: How_was_nelson_Mandela_life_admiralbe
What year was Nelson Mandela released from jail after his five year sentence?
1990, and no. He was jailed for 27 not 5 years.
When did nelson madela go to prison?
Nelson Mandela was sent to prison in 1963 and he was released from prison in 1990. Therefore he spent 27 years in jail.
