During my lifetime I have dedicated my life to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and
I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons will live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. –Nelson Mandela Use the quote to answer the question. Based on the quote, which action would Nelson Mandela be most likely to take after being elected president?
A. allow rules established under the Pass Laws to continue
B. include people loyal to F.W. de Klerk in the decision-making process
C. appoint only African National Congress members to government posts
D. prosecute all those involved in the Sharpeville Massacre
B. include people loyal to F.W. de Klerk in the decision-making process
Explanation:
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a lawyer, activist against apartheid, politician and South African philanthropist who presided over his country from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black chief executive who headed the Executive Power, and the first to be elected by universal suffrage in his country . His government was dedicated to dismantling the social and political structure inherited from apartheid through the fight against institutionalized racism, poverty and social inequality, and the promotion of social reconciliation. As an African and Marxist nationalist, he chaired the African National Congress (ANC) between 1991 and 1997, and at the international level was secretary general of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries between 1998 and 2002.
