The+Arab+Spring

=The Arab Spring= In the Spring of 2011, much of the Arab world was in disarray as people of many North African and Middle Eastern nations took to the streets in protest of their tyrannical governments. In many cases, these protests brought great change and revolution within their respective countries. This mini-unit on "The Arab Spring" will take a look back at these revolutions and their aftermaths.

Introduction to the Arab Spring
Visit the following websites and answer the questions to gain an understanding of what the Arab Spring was all about, and where it took place. What is the purpose?
 * 1) Read the introduction. Where are these protests taking place?
 * 2) What has been the reaction of the local governments?
 * 3) Read the "Motivations" section. Why are these protests even occurring? What do the people want?


 * ** Did you know that the International poverty line is US$1.25 per day!!! Think about how this fact applies to your reading **

Arab Spring Timeline
 * 1) When did protests an/or revolution being, and where?
 * 2) Using the interactive tool, what Arab countries saw the most activity?
 * 3) Using the interactive tool, what Arab countries saw the least activity?

Is the Arab Spring Good or Bad for the U.S.?
 * 1) Read the article and make a few points of how the Arab Spring could be good or bad for the U.S.?
 * 2) What are your thought on the protests and revolutions in the Arab World?
 * The following is a saying from the Muslim Brotherhood: "God is our objective, the Qur'an is the Constitution, the Prophet is our leader, jihad is our way, death for the sake of God is our wish." **

The Arab Spring Webquest
@http://www.choices.edu/resources/twtn/twtn_arab_spring.php
 * Using the above website, you are to to **research three (3) of the following countries** that saw revolutions within their borders:
 * Tunisia
 * Egypt
 * Libya
 * Syria
 * Yemen
 * For each country, you are to print out and fill in **PAGE 1** of the following document (**a total of three copies - 1 for each selected country**).
 * [[file:choices-twtn-arab-spring-handout.pdf]]Handout pages
 * Print out a blank map of the Arab Worldand fill in. **This is all to be completed and handed in on Tuesday, 12/3/2013.**
 * After printing out the proper documents begin working on the webquest. Use the RESOURCE section at the bottom of the Choices website to help you find your information. Anything you need will be within these websites so there is no need to look elsewhere.
 * You have two library days to complete this task, and we will use this information to discuss ALL of the listed countries