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Agenda. OBJ: To examine documents regarding the Arab Spring movements through an article reading and political cartoon analysis.1. Journal2. ?The Tragic Life of a Street Vendor"3. Notes- Arab Spring4. Political Cartoon CirclesHW: Modern Middle East quiz next class!Review all notes from Unit 7!
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1. Arab Spring Unit 7
Ms. Hunt
RMS IB Middle School
2. Agenda OBJ: To examine documents regarding the Arab Spring movements through an article reading and political cartoon analysis.
1. Journal
2. The Tragic Life of a Street Vendor
3. Notes- Arab Spring
4. Political Cartoon Circles
HW: Modern Middle East quiz next class!
Review all notes from Unit 7!!!!
3. Journal: March 16/ 19th, 2012 What is a revolution?
What are the causes and effects of a revolution?
4. The Tragic Life of a Street Vendor After reading the article discuss with your team the following questions
What do you think Tunisia was like before the revolution?
Do you think it would be fair to call the President of Tunisia and the military/ police officers bullies?
Do you think Bouazizi is a martyr?
5. Egyptian Revolution Territory of Great Britain during Imperialist Era
President Mubarak- ruled Egypt for 30 years
Resigned Feb. 11th, 2011
Country was governed by the military throughout his reign
Revolution
18 days of protest
High poverty rate
Low literacy of population
High unemployment
6. Libyan Revolution 1969- overthrow of the monarchy
Led by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, in power for 40 years
Dictatorship- only 1 political party allowed
August 2011- Gaddafi fled Tripoli
Captured in October and killed
Revolution
National Transitional Council- revolution leaders and current government of Liyba
Most people live in overcrowded cities
1 in 5 people are farmers, but only 1% of the land is farmable
Government very controlling- little freedom
7. Algerian Revolution President of Algeria- Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Pressured to change the Constitution and limit Presidential power
Issues with the government and the people had been brewing for over 19 years
Revolution
Triggered by high food prices, starvation
Small population (elite) controlled the government
Riots and protests occurred throughout the country
In February, Bouteflika promised changes and freedom of the press.
8. Tunisia President of Tunisia- Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, ruled Tunisia for over 25 years and forced from power
Revolution
Protestors suicide (angry with the governments neglect for human welfare)
Over 300 citizens died during the revolution
Revolution goals- to end poverty, unfair treatment of citizens, gain human rights and political power for the people
Musical influence- El General
President and wife sentenced to 35 years in jail
9. Arab Spring Political Cartoons In your groups, review the assigned political cartoons.
Complete the question chart as a team as well as the assigned questions for each cartoon.
Be sure to use the knowledge you have acquired about Arab Spring to find the deep meaning of each cartoon!
Your group has 25 minutes to work!
10. Cartoon #1
11. Cartoon #2
12. Cartoon #3
13. Cartoon #4