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Do-Now. Work in your groups to finish answering questions - “Discontent Swells in Hosni Mubarak’s Egypt.”. Poverty Strict rule Poor living conditions Bad economy Unemployment Political corruption Discrimination against women Discrimination against minorities Violence

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  1. Do-Now Work in your groups to finish answering questions - “Discontent Swells in Hosni Mubarak’s Egypt.”

  2. Poverty • Strict rule • Poor living conditions • Bad economy • Unemployment • Political corruption • Discrimination against women • Discrimination against minorities • Violence • Police intimidation • Unfair elections

  3. Muslim Brotherhood 1928 - Egypt Return to religious values Koran – holy book in Islamic religion Banned several times for violence Won 88 parliamentary seats - 2005 2007 - Egypt banned all religious-based political parties Excluded from 2010 elections Current Egyptian president (Mohamed Mursi) -Muslim Brotherhood

  4. “Egypt’s 2005 Election” http://www.itvs.org/educators/collections/womens-empowerment/lesson-plans/illusions-of-democracy Wrap-Up How are unfair elections harmful to society? How do dictators use unfair elections to remain in power?

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