FREEDOM. How Difficult It Was to Conquer Freedom | Bekzodjon Yoʻldoshev | TEDxALWIUT Youth

Key Concepts

• Responsibility
• Freedom
• Injustice
• Inequality
• Apartheid
• Racial Segregation
• African National Congress (ANC)
• Democratic Elections
• Racism
• Slavery States vs. Freed States (USA, 19th Century)
• Civil War (USA)
• Peaceful Protest
• World War II
• Independence

Nelson Mandela and the Fight Against Apartheid

• Nelson Mandela, a lawyer and the first black president of South Africa, dedicated his life to fighting against injustice and inequality.
• Under the apartheid system, South Africa was divided by racial segregation laws, denying black South Africans basic rights such as the freedom to work, marry, and travel.
• Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC) and became a leading voice against apartheid.
• He was arrested and imprisoned for 27 years for his activism.
• Upon his release in 1991, Mandela called for peace and reconciliation instead of revenge.
• In 1994, South Africa held its first democratic elections, and Mandela was elected president.

Racism and Slavery in America

• In the 19th century, American states were divided into slavery states and freed states, highlighting the issue of slavery.
• Abraham Lincoln, who opposed slavery, became the US president in 1861 and initiated movements against it.
• This was one of the causes of the Civil War, along with economical issues.
• The Union victory led to the end of slavery in 1862.
• Even after slavery ended, black African-Americans continued to face racism.
• Rosa Parks initiated movements against racism through peaceful protests, marches, and speeches.

The Importance of Freedom and the Cost of War

• The speaker asks the audience to imagine their perfect day and consider whether it would be possible without freedom.
• World War II resulted in millions of deaths and injuries, with survivors traumatized.
• The speaker emphasizes the importance of the Allied victory in World War II for achieving independence.
• The sacrifices made during World War II, along with the struggles against slavery and racism, demonstrate the value of freedom.

Synthesis/Conclusion

The speech emphasizes the importance of freedom and the struggles and sacrifices required to achieve it. It uses the examples of Nelson Mandela's fight against apartheid, the fight against slavery and racism in America, and the impact of World War II to illustrate the value of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it. The speaker encourages the audience to appreciate the freedoms they have today and to remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for them.