He was found guilty of inciting worker’s strikes and conspiracy to violently overthrow the government. For this Nelson Mandela was sentenced life in prison. Many other ANC leaders were also arrested. Nelson Mandela once said, “ Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people”. Even though he was sentenced to life in prison, he was still dedicated in making his country a better place. Being behind bars didn’t stop him from his goals. He never gave up on the struggle. Instead of dwelling on his situation he used jail time as a place of learning. Nelson Mandela spent twenty-seven years of his life in jail and throughout those years they tried to break his will, but Mandela would not give up. He became a symbol both in South Africa and internationally of the struggle of
He was found guilty of inciting worker’s strikes and conspiracy to violently overthrow the government. For this Nelson Mandela was sentenced life in prison. Many other ANC leaders were also arrested. Nelson Mandela once said, “ Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people”. Even though he was sentenced to life in prison, he was still dedicated in making his country a better place. Being behind bars didn’t stop him from his goals. He never gave up on the struggle. Instead of dwelling on his situation he used jail time as a place of learning. Nelson Mandela spent twenty-seven years of his life in jail and throughout those years they tried to break his will, but Mandela would not give up. He became a symbol both in South Africa and internationally of the struggle of