Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 in South Africa and became a leader in the fight against apartheid. He used non-violent protest and civil disobedience to oppose the racist policies of the apartheid government. Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his activism. After his release in 1990, he negotiated an end to apartheid and in 1994 became South Africa's first black president in the country's first multi-racial election. Mandela was a great leader because he dismantled apartheid through peaceful means, symbolized commitment to democracy and freedom for Africa, and led South Africa's transition to a non-racial democracy through programs improving living conditions and forming a government of national unity.

1. Nelson Mandela
By: Jannet Cordova, Ulises Ruvalcaba, Arleen
Albarran, Daniel Menjivar
Period:5

2. Biography
Nelson Mandela was born Rolihlahla (trouble Maker) Mandela on July 18,1918,in small South African
village of Mvezo.(July 18,1918-December 5,2013)
His father was Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela,a tribal chief of the Thembu tribe.
His teacher actually gave him the name “Nelson”
principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people, Jongintaba
● Dalindyebo.

3. Nelsons Characteristics
● Sense of Humor,It
● Forgiveness,
● Humility,he never presented himself as being better than or above other
people.
● self-awareness,He was self-aware enough to recognize the way people
were viewing him.
● Doggedness,

4. What made Nelson a great leader?
● Nelson was a great leader because he disassembled the country’s
apartheid system.
● He symbolized for all of Africa a commitment to democracy and freedom.
● Nelson would read the biographies of other leaders that overcame troubles
and that inspired him.

5. How did Nelson lead people?
● He introduced programs to improve living conditions.
● He also formed a multiracial government of national unity.
● He improved the relations between black people and white people in
South Africa.

6. Reference Page
"5 Character Traits That Made Nelson Mandela an Effective Leader." Corner Alliance. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Aug. 2014.
"Nelson Mandela." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2014.
"Why Nelson Mandela Was A Great Leader." Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist. N.p., n.d. Web. 23
Aug. 2014.