Background to A Long Way Gone
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Objective
I can identify key historical and cultural contexts relevant to understanding "A Long Way Gone."
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Briefly describe the political situation in Sierra Leone immediately after it gained independence from Britain.
What role did Siaka Stevens play in the decline of Sierra Leone leading up to the civil war?
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“Describe two factors that contributed to the instability in Sierra Leone after it gained independence from Britain, as discussed in the video. According to the video, what role did the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) play in the Sierra Leone Civil War, and what methods did they use to recruit soldiers? Explain how the involvement of international actors, such as Executive Outcomes and the UN, affected the Sierra Leone Civil War, according to the video.”
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