#3 A Leader

When I think of a leader I think of Nelson Mandela. A man who sacrifices his entire life in order to better his community is more than just good citizen, he is a hero. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is a miraculous man who gave up everything in order to better society. Nelson Mandela is an excellent example of a good citizen. Born and raised in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was a very influential man in history because of the way he changed society. When the South African government implemented the Apartheid Policy which limited black rights including the right to vote; Mandela began to protest in several ways some of which include: strikes, boycotts, civil disobedience and other non-violent protests. Mandela was eventually arrested and jailed for his actions. The South African government would release Nelson Mandela if he agreed to cause no more harm and change his political views. Mandela refused to give into the government. He remained in jail while rage all over the world built up against the South African government. Eventually Mandela`s protest and struggle in jail was over when the South African government agreed to remove the Apartheid Policy. Mandela gave up his freedom in order to better his country .Nelson Mandela caused a global movement and bettered a society. He changed the lives of millions and gave up his freedom in order to reach common goal. Mandela is a leader who is known all around the world.He influenced so many people it's impossible to not think of him as a leader.