Nelson Mandela's Path to Defiance

The video covers Nelson Mandela's journey from his early involvement with the ANC to his life imprisonment. It highlights his role in founding the ANC Youth League, his participation in the Defiance Campaign, and his controversial decision to support armed resistance after the Sharpeville Massacre. The video also discusses the Rivonia Trial, where Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment, and concludes with a review of key events and a quiz.

What did Mandela believe about the use of violence in the struggle against apartheid?

What was the name of the ANC's armed struggle initiative?

What did Mandela emphasize in his statement to the court before sentencing?

How long was Mandela imprisoned before his release?