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How long did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although Nelson Mandela’s anti-Apartheid activities led to his imprisonment in 1964, his struggles gained particular international attention throughout the 1980s. Many prominent leaders and celebrities considered South Africa’s Apartheid system one of the great human rights injustices of their generation, and mounting public pressure eventually led to his release in 1990.

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How long did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

• 27 years
• 20 years
• 15 years
• 30 years