The Arab Spring Revolution

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Objective

I can explain the causes and effects of the Arab Spring Revolution in different countries.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

What event in Tunisia is considered the catalyst for the Arab Spring, and what were the immediate consequences of this event?

2

Analyze how social media played a role in the spread of the Arab Spring protests. Provide specific examples from the video transcript.

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Exit ticket

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Describe the main causes of the Arab Spring Revolution in Tunisia and explain how these causes contributed to the uprising in other countries in the region. Analyze the effects of the Arab Spring Revolution on Libya and Syria, highlighting the differences in outcomes for the citizens of these two countries.

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