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Arab Spring
Unit 6Mr. Hardy
RMS IB Middle School
Journal
• Answer the following questions in the back of your notebook. Date the entry with today’s date and make sure to answer in complete sentences.
1. What is a revolution? 2. What are the causes and effects of a
revolution?
“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?
Egyptian RevolutionFor much of the 19th and 20th century, Egypt was run by these guys?
Who do you think they are?
The British Army. Egypt was a territory of Great Britain during Imperialist Era.
Egyptian Revolution• 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
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
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. • In April 2013 Bouteflika was hospitalized in Paris after having a stroke.
Tunisia• President of Tunisia- Zine al-
Abidine Ben Ali, ruled Tunisia for over 25 years and forced from power
• Revolution– Protestor’s 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
Arab Spring Political Cartoons
• In your groups, review the assigned political cartoons.
• Use the knowledge you have acquired about Arab Spring to find the “deep meaning” of each cartoon.
• One person from your group will be called on to present your findings.
Cartoon #1
Cartoon #2
Cartoon #3
Cartoon #4
Cartoon #5
Cartoon #6
Cartoon #7
Cartoon #8