This case traces the rise of Nelson Mandela from his tribal home in South Africa to president of the country. Rejecting expectations that he would be a tribal leader, Mandela instead dedicates his life to fighting Apartheid. After peaceful approaches fail, he joins with others in violent resistance for which he is ultimately jailed. After a widely-covered trial, he spends 27 years in prison. As his celebrity grows, he continues to fight for freedom and, when finally released, becomes president of South Africa. He ushered in a new democratic constitution and worked valiantly to heal the country. Students will learn how Nelson Mandela navigated life's choices to leave a lasting impact on the world.