50 likes | 166 Views
Independence in Southwest Asia. The countries of Southwest Asia gained their independince in the 20 th century Most countries became semi-independent not long after WWI
E N D
The countries of Southwest Asia gained their independince in the 20th century • Most countries became semi-independent not long after WWI • Areas that had been ruled by the British became British protectorates, areas that had been ruled by the French became French protectorates • After WWII, European allied governments were overthrown and the countries of Southwest Asia became truly independent • In almost every case, the newly independent governments were dictatorships
Comparing Dictatorships Prompt: Compare and contrast the dictatorships of Saddam Hussein and Bashar al-Assad • First, read the short biographies on Hussein and Assad and highlight or underline anything that could help you answer the guiding question
Comparing Dictatorships Prompt: Compare and contrast the dictatorships of Saddam Hussein and Bashar al-Assad • First, read the short biographies on Hussein and Assad and highlight or underline anything that could help you answer the guiding question • Second, create a Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences between the two dictators
Comparing Dictatorships Prompt: Compare and contrast the dictatorships of Saddam Hussein and Bashar al-Assad • First, read the short biographies on Hussein and Assad and highlight or underline anything that could help you answer the guiding question • Second, create a Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences between the two dictators • Third, come up with three main ideas in response to the prompt • Each should represent your own thinking and analysis about what the two have in common or where the two differ • Each should be backed up by detailed evidence from the readings