Nelson Mandela's role in South African politics changed after the end of apartheid because:A.he was elected to office as the most powerful political leader in South Africa.B.he shifted from being a supporter of Desmond Tutu to being one of his fiercest rivals.C.he began to believe that communism could end South Africa's economic problems.D.he increasingly argued that white citizens should be forced to leave South Africa entirely.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What change brought international leaders to South Africa?End of apartheidHumanityPeaceTrade negotiations

Select the text in the passage. Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in voice?Nelson Mandela's Presidency and Retirement     As the president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela worked tirelessly to bring unity to his country. He supported the all-white national rugby team as a way to establish positive relations between whites and blacks. In 1996, Mandela signed a new constitution into law. The new constitution gave power to the central government and guaranteed the rights of minorities and the freedom of expression.     In 1999, Mandela retired from politics. The Mandela Foundation was founded by him, and he raised money to build schools and clinics in rural South Africa. Mandela also published several books including No Easy Walk to Freedom and Nelson Mandela: The Struggle Is My Life. In 2004, at the age of 85, Mandela moved back to his childhood village of Qunu. For the most part, he remained out of the public eye after he returned to his boyhood home.

What was one problem the South African government faced following the end of apartheid?A.An international backlash against the decision to end apartheidB.A communist uprising that toppled the elected South African governmentC.An enormous wealth gap between black and white South AfricansD.A series of devastating terrorist attacks by white South AfricansSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How did South African activists place economic pressure on the government for its apartheid policies?A.They voted to reduce taxes to such low levels that the government risked bankruptcy.B.They sought employment in industries that were dominated by white South Africans.C.They encouraged foreign governments to impose sanctions on South Africa.D.They urged Africans to invest in white-owned businesses to win their support.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Select the correct text in the passage.Which sentence best expresses the central idea that South Africa is working to transition from a difficult past?Inaugural Addressby Nelson Mandela (excerpt)Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Guests, Comrades and Friends.Today, all of us do, by our presence here, and by our celebrations in other parts of our country and the world, confer glory and hope to newborn liberty.Out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud.Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity's belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul and sustain all our hopes for a glorious life for all.All this we owe both to ourselves and to the peoples of the world who are so well represented here today.Reset Next