Title your page “The Apartheid Notes” Only write down the points that are in bold

The Apartheid

Apartheid The Apartheid: A system of racial segregation that was enforced by South Africa’s racist government during the 1940s-1990s Separated people into 4 racial groups—black South Africans forced to live in places that lacked good resources Created separate buildings, schools, and other public areas Arrested and imprisoned millions of people for not following the laws

Coloreds Multiracial: A person who represents more than one race In South Africa, some whites and blacks married each other and had mixed kids Multiracial kids in South Africa were called “colored”—they weren’t discriminated as much as people who were 100% black, but they still were

Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela: A South African anti-apartheid leader who became the first black president of South Africa Was imprisoned for 27 years for his role in the African National Congress Was eventually released and elected president when Apartheid ended and blacks were given the right to vote

African National Congress African National Congress (ANC): The leading anti- Apartheid group that fought for equal rights for blacks Led by Nelson Mandela Many ANC leaders were arrested and imprisoned during Apartheid Eventually became a political party during the 1990s

Cultural Icon Cultural Icon: A symbol, logo, picture, name, face, person, or other image that is easily recognized and represents an object or idea that is important to a group of people/society Examples in the US: Statue of Liberty, White House, Abraham Lincoln, LeBron James Nelson Mandela is a cultural icon in South Africa