Long Walk to Freedom Pop Flashcard

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What did Mandela believe represented his freedom as a boy?

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Running in fields, swimming, and riding bulls.

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When did Mandela realize that his boyhood freedom was an illusion?

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As a young man.

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What does Mandela mean when he says his 'long walk' is not ended?

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The fight for true freedom and responsibility is ongoing.

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What did Mandela's hunger for personal freedom grow into?

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A greater hunger for the freedom of his people.

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What realization led Mandela to join the African National Congress?

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That his people’s freedom was also taken away, not just his own.

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What is the significance of Mandela's early experiences of freedom?

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They shaped his understanding of personal and collective freedom.

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How did Mandela's view of freedom evolve over time?

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From personal freedom to a broader desire for the freedom of his people.

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What role did the African National Congress play in Mandela's life?

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It became a platform for his activism and fight against apartheid.

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What does the term 'apartheid' refer to in the context of South Africa?

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A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.

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How did Mandela's imprisonment impact his views on freedom?

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It deepened his understanding of the struggle for freedom and justice.