Question

The individual political struggle of Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were most similar in that they------.
A. Worked to secure the independence of their nations from colonial rule.
B. Fought against oppressive governments that encouraged racism
C. Eventually became high-ranking officials in their governments
D. Protested injustice through prolonged hunger strikes

Answer 1

Hint:- Mahatma Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the mainstream leade, in the national movement of India, while Nelson Mandela was great the leader who rose against the apartheid system. Both had similar principles in their quests to support and survive for the masses of their country. Although their aims were different from each other, both inspired the whole world.
Mandela believes, violence is required if the government tyrannizes the nation, while Gandhi favored Non-Violence.

Complete answer:
The individual political struggle of Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were most similar in that they fought against oppressive governments that encouraged racism. Nelson Mandela belongs to South Africa who led the anti-apartheid struggle against the government for that he sent to jail for 25 years. Gandhiji was fighting against the colonial government, for economic emancipation and political empowerment of the natives. Mandela fight against apartheid, in this system, Blacks were exploited and mistreated, and considered inferior to Whites.
There were differences between both of them. one followed Non-violence, while another followed revolutionary methods.

Hence, answer B is the right option.

Note:- Mandela was more politically focused during this movement and later became the president of South Africa.
Whereas Gandhi was more focused on Non-Violence tactics to achieve freedom from the British.