History Kids - Nelson Mandela - From Political Prisoner to President
History Kids - Grades 4 - 9
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38m
Learn all about the incredible sacrifices and profound contributions made by Nelson Mandela. Who was Nelson Mandela? What was his involvement with the African National Congress and the Defiance Campaign? How did Mandela's anti-apartheid fight lead to him becoming a political prisoner? How did Mandela emerge from incarceration to become President? What is Mandela's lasting legacy? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts. This program reaffirms the idea that one person can affect great change and how it's important to never abandon one's fundamental beliefs and values in the face of adversity.
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