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1. Objective (READ) SWBAT explain the causes of the conflict in Kashmir. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up A. Explain the Partition of India. B. What caused the Partition of India. Slide 2 Table of Contents DateTitleLesson # **SOUTH ASIA UNIT** 3/8Colonization68 3/10Gandhi69 3/11Partition70 3/12Kashmir71 1. Turn to the next available fresh page after your Partition page and title it Kashmir. Slide 3 Kashmir is 1. a small region on the northern border of India and Pakistan. 2. a valley in the mountains with fertile farmland and glaciers nearby. 3. divided among China, India, and Pakistan in a land dispute COPY Slide 4 Slide 5 Pakistan controls the northwest portion (Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir). India controls the central and southern portion (Jammu and Kashmir) and Ladakh. China controls the northeastern portion (Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram Tract). India controls the majority of the Siachen Glacier area including the Saltoro Ridge passes, whereas Pakistan controls the lower territory just southwest of the Saltoro Ridge. Slide 6 Directions Copy this chart in your notebook. Label it Kashmir Conflict Who Where What Why When How Slide 7 Kashmir Where: Kashmir, on the border of India and Pakistan Who: Muslim vs. Hindu Violence How: Both sides use terrorism, ethnic cleansing Slide 8 Kashmir Why: Kashmir fertile river valley between mountains Why: Major water source provided by melting glaciers What: A violent conflict involving random attacks, kidnappings, and military violence. Slide 9 Indian Troops along the Saichen Glacier - When: Conflict resulted from the Partition of India. - Both sides wanted control of the region Slide 10 Kashmir How: Terrorism is used by both sides. Many cities are militarized Indian security in the border town Srinagar. Slide 11 How: Both Sides have Nuclear Weapons Two of Indias strongest nuclear missiles Slide 12 Task 1. How does this conflict threaten the rest of the world? 2. How should the US handle this situation? Slide 13 Assignment Check the wiki for the Kashmir Solutions Assignment using the CNN website. Complete the assignment on a separate sheet of paper so that you can turn it in. Slide 14 Exit Ticket 1. Answer the Question of the Day in your notebook like usual. 2. How is this conflict similar to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict?