Mandela was imprisoned because...
A. he attempted to start a rebellion against those in power.
B. he encouraged the people of South Africa to be violent.
C he reiected a leadership role in his tribal government.
D. the government feared the public support he had.
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned in 1962 and served 27 years in jail despite being sentenced for life. He was arrested for conspiring to overthrow the state.
