Wednesday, 25 May 2016
Mahatma Gandhi's Turning time and Achivements
Achievements;
Gandhi studied law in England, then spent 20 years defending the rights of immigrants in South Africa
1947 he participated in the postwar negotiations that led to Indian independence. He was shot to death by a Hindu fanatic in 1948.
Gandhi was one of the leading Indian politicians of the Indian independence movement.
he age of 36 Gandhi adopted the life of a brahmacharya – spiritual and practical purity
Also Gandhi placed great emphasis on his spiritual practises,
Gandhi made great personal efforts to heal the rift between Hindu’s and Muslims that occurred in the period following independence. During the internal strife between Muslims and Hindus
Turning points;
1914 he returned to India and became the leader of the Indian National Congress
1947 he participated in the postwar negotiations that led to Indian independence. He was shot to death by a Hindu fanatic in 1948.
Nelson Mandela's turning point and achivements
Achievements:
Conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious.
Mandela was able to finish his degree and qualified as a Lawyer
1952; Mandela and Tambo opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa.
1944; Mandela helped found the ANC Youth League.
1949;. Mandela was instrumental in pushing the ANC into more direct action
10 May 1994; Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President of South Africa
1999.; As president, Mandela presided over the transition from minority rule and apartheid.
1993 ;Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with F.W. De Klerk
widely admired and has received many prestigious awards.
Turning point;
the late 50s the S.A.state had become increasingly repressive making it more difficult for the ANC to operate. Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground
1952; Defiance Campaign and later acts of sabotage.
1960; the Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s changed the whole political climate
1962; Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life
Whilst at university Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society
1990. ;It was an emotional moment watched by millions around the globe
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Timeline of Fred Hollows
1929- born in New Zealand
1960- Got job in Australia
1965-He became the head of eye department of Sydney hospital
1970-He helped launch a national program to attach eye disease Aboriginal Australia
1993-Died
Timeline of William Cooper
1861 - born in Cummeragunja
1934 -Planned an action behalf of Aboriginal
1938 -Planned celebration for British people
1941-died
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