During the 1900’s, the black Africans were given no rights and were considered to be below the white Europeans. Nelson Mandela, as an educated member of the Madiba tribe of South Africa, became involved with politics as a young man and joined in the fight for black freedom. The lessons he learned as a child would provide the necessary direction for him to achieve success. Mandela’s rebellious nature can be attributed to his father, …showed first 75 words of 541 total…

…showed last 75 words of 541 total…In 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison and given the status of deputy president of the ANC. Later becoming the President of South Africa, Mandela had achieved his goal of banning apartheid for good. The black Africans were now equal to the whites and could control their own futures. His important role in African history is one that was greatly influenced by his childhood experiences, and will be remembered as one of determination and courage.