Lesson 16 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPThe Anti-Apartheid Movement
The Anti-Apartheid Movement was a global campaign against the system of apartheid in South Africa, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination against the non-white population.
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The Anti-Apartheid Movement was a global campaign against the system of apartheid in South Africa, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination against the non-white population. Spearheaded by figures such as Nelson Mandela and organizations like the African National Congress (ANC), the movement sought to dismantle apartheid and promote racial equality. Internationally, activists raised awareness through protests, boycotts, and sanctions against the South African government. The culmination of these efforts was the eventual release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990, which marked a significant turning point in the struggle for freedom and equality, ultimately leading to the end of apartheid in 1994.
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Nelson Mandela was a key figure in the Anti-Apartheid Movement.
The African National Congress (ANC) played a crucial role in the movement.
Apartheid officially ended in South Africa in 1994.
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1 of 2What system of government did the Anti-Apartheid Movement oppose?
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