Question

Read the claim below.

Nelson Mandela was one of the most inspiring people in history.

Select the two pieces of evidence that best support this claim.

(1 point)
Responses

Mandela led a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent protest that ended South Africa's racist policies.
Mandela led a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent protest that ended South Africa's racist policies.

Mandela spent twenty-seven years as a political prisoner before becoming South Africa's first black president.
Mandela spent twenty-seven years as a political prisoner before becoming South Africa's first black president.

Mandela died on December 5, 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the age of ninety-five.
Mandela died on December 5, 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the age of ninety-five.

Mandela's birth name was Rolihlahla—his English name, Nelson, was given to him by a teacher.;

Answer 1

The two pieces of evidence that best support the claim that "Nelson Mandela was one of the most inspiring people in history" are:

1. **Mandela led a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent protest that ended South Africa's racist policies.**
2. **Mandela spent twenty-seven years as a political prisoner before becoming South Africa's first black president.**

These pieces of evidence highlight his leadership, commitment to nonviolence, and his resilience, all of which contribute to his status as an inspiring figure in history.