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Learning About Syria:

Learning About Syria:. A guided presentation for classroom use. Syria :. The Basic Facts. Syria is a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea that is considered part of the Middle East. Syria : The Basic Facts.

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Learning About Syria:

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  1. Learning About Syria: A guided presentation for classroom use

  2. Syria: The Basic Facts

  3. Syria is a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea that is considered part of the Middle East. Syria: The Basic Facts

  4. While it is mostly desert, it has many beautiful cities that are centuries old. Syria: The Basic Facts

  5. It is roughly the size of Missouri and has over 20 million people. Syria: The Basic Facts

  6. Syria: The Recent History

  7. Since the year 2000, it has been ruled by the dictator Bashar al-Assad. Syria: The Recent History

  8. His rule has been autocratic, meaning governed by one person, without any democracy. Syria: The Recent History

  9. Since 2011, the Syrian people have rebelled against him, demanding their basic human rights. Syria: The Recent History

  10. Their revolt has been part of a movement for freedom in the Middle East known as the Arab Spring. Syria: The Recent History

  11. Syria: The Rebellion

  12. The revolt was started by students who wrote anti-government graffiti on the wall of their school. Syria: The Rebellion

  13. Assad’s forces have struck back, attempting to crush the rebellion. Syria: The Rebellion

  14. Over 20,000 Syrians have been killed in the past two years. Syria: The Rebellion

  15. Over 250,000 have been forced to flee for their lives in refugee camps in Jordan and Turkey. Syria: The Rebellion

  16. The refugee camps

  17. Syria: The World’s Reaction

  18. The U.S. and other countries have tried to work with the United Nations to find a peaceful solution. Syria: The World’s Reaction

  19. China, Russia, and Iran all have blocked these actions, fearing the Syrian revolt will spread to their countries. Syria: The World’s Reaction

  20. It is unclear if Assad will remain in power. Syria: The World’s Reaction

  21. Enforcing a “No-Fly” Zone could stop Assad’s gunships from terrorizing the people. Syria: The World’s Reaction

  22. Starting sanctions —or penalties—on Assad’s bank accounts could cripple his power. Syria: The World’s Reaction

  23. Syria: Why it matters

  24. The United States has its own history fighting tyranny in the American Revolution. Syria: Why it matters

  25. The Boston Massacre, 1770

  26. History has also shown that oppresion often spreads to other countries if it is not stopped. Nazi invasion of Poland, 1939 Syria: Why it matters

  27. We exist as one global community. What affects one person, affects us all. Syria: Why it matters

  28. Syria: What you can do

  29. Put pressure on the world’s leaders to stop Assad’s violence. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations Syria: What you can do

  30. Call 1-800-GENOCIDE to express your concern to our leaders. Syria: What you can do

  31. Spread the word by friending “I Am Syria” on Facebook. Syria: What you can do

  32. Show the “I Am Syria” video

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