arab spring unit 6 ms. hunt rms ib middle school 2014-2015
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Arab Spring
Unit 6Ms. Hunt
RMS IB Middle School2014-2015
Agenda:
• OBJ: Students will examine documents regarding the Arab Spring movements through an article reading and political cartoon analysis.
• 1. Warm Up- “The Tragic Life of a Street Vendor”• 2. Notes- Arab Spring• 3. Arab Spring Political Cartoons• 4. North Korean “Spring” Article• HW:
“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 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
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.
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.
• Complete the question chart as a team.• 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!– Be prepared to share your findings!
Cartoon #1
Cartoon #2
Cartoon #3
Cartoon #4
North Korean “Spring”?
• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/foreign-affairs-defense/secret-state-of-north-korea/could-there-be-a-north-korean-spring/