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1950
The population of South Africa is classified by race.
1952
The African National Congress, a black civil rights group, begins a Campaign for Defiance of Unjust Laws as a protest against apartheid. Nelson Mandela is one of the leaders.
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1960
In Sharpeville, 67 Africans are killed for protesting against Apartheid. International pressure begins.
1962
Mandela is arrested for plotting to overthrow the government; he is sentenced to life in prison. He is incarcerated for the next 27 years.
1976
Hundreds of black protesters are killed in an uprising in Soweto.
1990
President F. W. de Klerk announces the end of Apartheid. Mandela is released from prison.
1993
De Klerk and Mandela were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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