Question

How did F. W. de Klerk influence change in South Africa? a. He was a black African who worked to repeal the apartheid laws. b.He was an Afrikaner who worked with Nelson Mandela to repeal apartheid laws. c.He was an Afrikaner who sent Nelson Mandela to prison for protesting apartheid. d.He was a black African who supported apartheid and worked to keep apartheid laws.

Answer 1

Answer: b

De Klerk is best known for his role in negotiating an end to apartheid and establishing a new constitution for the country. In 1990, he ordered the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, where he had been serving a life sentence for his role in opposing apartheid. De Klerk and Mandela worked closely together to negotiate an end to apartheid and establish a new, democratic government for South Africa.