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/