Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

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What was life like for Nelson and other blacks in South Africa?

• Blacks had full freedom to do whatever they wanted.

• Blacks were treated badly because of the color of their skin.

• Blacks were not allowed to go to college.

• Blacks were sent to live in other countries.

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Into what career did Nelson go?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Lawyer

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What is segregation?

• A system where non-white people did not have the same rights at white people

• A type of crop rotation used in farming

• A legal system for criminals

• A medical procedure for sick people

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As a lawyer, what did Nelson fight against?

• Slavery

• Low wages

• The segregation of black people from white people

• Bad healthcare

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Why was Nelson arrested?

• He protested the sale of oil.

• He stole a candy bar from a store.

• He threatened to bomb empty buildings.

• He ran a stop sign.

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After getting out of prison, for what did Nelson fight?

• He fought for the right for black people to vote.

• He fought for higher wages.

• He fought for better health care.

• He fought for recycling plastics.

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After blacks won the right to vote in South Africa, who was elected president?

• The first woman

• The first black woman

• The first European

• The first black man

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What did Nelson push for as the first elected black president of South African?

• He pushed for an end to slavery.

• He pushed for equal rights and better living conditions of blacks.

• He pushed for protection of the environment.

• He pushed for better cars.

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What does the Nelson Mandela Foundation promote?

• Higher pay for everyone

• A cleaner environment

• Equality, freedom, and peace for all people

• Protection for all animals

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What is the main idea of this passage?

• Nelson Mandela was a lawyer.

• Nelson Mandela was arrested and spent time in prison.

• Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa.

• Nelson Mandela promoted equal rights for black people in South Africa.