BELLWORK: 1/24 Based on the film, The Battle of Algiers, how was guerrilla warfare waged? List as many tactics, strategies, or examples as possible!

The Battle of Algiers

EA2 Student Review & Presentations Each group will present a mini-review based on their practice EA2 prompt. In your presentation, you must explain: What the question is asking you to do How you would approach answering this prompt Your thesis statement The topics/examples you will explain The answer to your question Take this seriously! Use this as an opportunity to review and practice the outlining skills for EA2 (and eventually EA3).

Each wrong answer will eliminate you….last person standing, WINS! Review Game!!! A multiple choice question will appear on the board. As I count down from 5, you need to decide what the answer is. When I say “ZERO” everyone must hold up their answer at one time with both hands. Each wrong answer will eliminate you….last person standing, WINS!

1 Which of the following was NOT a conflict going on within Algeria? Algerian Nationalists vs. French Army French Government vs. Pieds-Noirs FLN vs. French sympathizers (Harkis)

1 Which of the following was NOT a conflict going on within Algeria? Algerian Nationalists vs. French Army French Government vs. Pieds-Noirs FLN vs. French sympathizers (Harkis)

2 What was the official French policy with regards to control of Algeria? Forced assimilation to French culture/politics Segregation of Muslim & French populations Provide Muslims equal education, but prevent their participation in politics

2 What was the official French policy with regards to control of Algeria? Forced assimilation to French culture/politics Segregation of Muslim & French populations Provide Muslims equal education, but prevent their participation in politics

3 How was Algeria involved in the French government? They were allowed to vote but not hold public office Allowed direct political representation, although implementation was corrupt France appointed political representatives for Algeria, but all were pied-noirs

3 How was Algeria involved in the French government? They were allowed to vote but not hold public office Allowed direct political representation, although implementation was corrupt France appointed political representatives for Algeria, but all were pied-noirs

4 Moderate Algerian leader and representative of Muslim political activists. Wrote the “Manifesto of the Algerian people” which condemned colonization. Ben Bella Fehrat Abbas Jacques Soustelle

4 Algerian leader and representative of Muslim political activists. Wrote the “Manifesto of the Algerian people” which condemned colonization. Ben Bella Fehrat Abbas Jacques Soustelle

5 Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the Setif Revolt? Began in response to V-E Day French Nationalists hung radical banners, which prompted response by the FLN FLN seized control of French Algiers

5 Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the Setif Revolt? Began in response to V-E Day French Nationalists hung radical banners, which prompted response by the FLN FLN seized control of French Algiers

6 De Gaulle organized the Brazzaville Conference & promised a “new French community.” What changes did France propose to their control of Algeria after this conference? Acknowledged that decolonization would be a gradual process Allowed Muslims to worship freely Allowed Muslims to vote

6 De Gaulle organized the Brazzaville Conference & promised a “new French community.” What changes did France propose to their control of Algeria after this conference? Acknowledged that decolonization would be a gradual process Allowed Muslims to worship freely Allowed Muslims to vote

7 Who were the two revolutionary leaders of the FLN? Ben Bella & Jacques Soustelle Jacques Massu & Fehrat Abbas Ben Bella & Fehrat Abbas

7 Who were the two revolutionary leaders of the FLN? Ben Bella & Jacques Soustelle Jacques Massu & Fehrat Abbas Ben Bella & Fehrat Abbas

8 What was a key aspect to French military tactics? Helicopters Chemical Weapons Urban Guerrilla Tactics

8 What was a key aspect to French military tactics? Helicopters Chemical Weapons Urban Guerrilla Tactics

9 Why did the FLN use guerilla warfare? The U.S, their main ally, encouraged it Terrain was densely forested and easy to hide troop movements They lacked military equipment & money

9 Why did the FLN use guerilla warfare? The U.S, their main ally, encouraged it Terrain was densely forested and easy to hide troop movements They lacked military equipment & money

10 The French Army purposely targeted civilians with its policy of “collective responsibility.” What did this mean? All Muslim civilians were responsible for guerilla attacks All pro-FLN civilians would be targeted, not just those who launched attacks All Harki villages that supported the FLN would be destroyed, even if there was no direct participation in attacks

10 The French Army purposely targeted civilians with its policy of “collective responsibility.” What did this mean? All Muslim civilians were responsible for guerilla attacks All pro-FLN civilians would be targeted, not just those who launched attacks All Harki villages that supported the FLN would be destroyed, even if there was no direct participation in attacks

11 Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding torture during the Algerian War? Caused French citizens to demand change Following the war, the French army was held responsible for their war crimes The French responded by retaliating with torture to discourage support for the FLN

11 Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding torture during the Algerian War? Caused French citizens to demand change Following the war, the French army was held responsible for their war crimes The French responded by retaliating with torture to discourage support for the FLN

12 Pressure from the _________ eventually caused the UN to discuss the Algerian situation and encourage France to change its Algerian policy. Arab League United States Communist bloc

12 Pressure from the _________ eventually caused the UN to discuss the Algerian situation and encourage France to change its Algerian policy. Arab League United States Communist bloc

13 Why did the FLN decide to move their guerrilla actions into the cities, like in the Battle of Algiers? To increase the pied-noirs death toll To increase Muslim support of independence To increase international attention

13 Why did the FLN decide to move their guerilla actions into the cities, like in the Battle of Algiers? To increase the colon death toll To increase Muslim support of independence To increase international attention

14 Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Battle of Algiers? Allowed the FLN to form their government - headquarters in Algiers & Bella as PM Although the FLN lost militarily, it increased their popularity and political strength Led to political crisis in France and declining support of the French government

14 Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Battle of Algiers? Allowed the FLN to form their government - headquarters in Algiers & Bella as PM Although the FLN lost militarily, it increased their popularity and political strength Led to political crisis in France and declining support of the French government

15 How did the Algerian War change when De Gaulle was appointed as the leader of France after the fall of the Fourth Republic? Realized the only solution was full independence for Algeria He increased French control over cities He understood that guerrilla warfare had to end no matter the consequences = increased torture

15 How did the Algerian War change when De Gaulle was appointed as the leader of France after the fall of the Fourth Republic? Realized the only solution was full independence for Algeria He increased French control over cities He understood that guerilla warfare had to end no matter the consequences = increased torture

16 Why were there hostilities between the French army and De Gaulle during Barricades Week? De Gaulle ordered the construction of barriers and continued oppression of Muslims which the military did not support De Gaulle favored Muslims and the army favored the pied-noirs. De Gaulle was clear that his plan meant independence, which the army refused to accept

16 Why were there hostilities between the French army and De Gaulle during Barricades Week? De Gaulle ordered the construction of barriers and continued oppression of Muslims which the military did not support De Gaulle favored Muslims and the army favored the pied-noirs. De Gaulle was clear that his plan meant independence, which the army refused to accept

17 Which of the following was NOT a decision reached at the Evian Peace Talks? French citizens in Algeria would remain citizens of France for three years, then had to apply for Algerian citizenship French army would gradually withdrawal forces from Algeria France maintained control of oil fields in Algeria

17 Which of the following was NOT a decision reached at the Evian Peace Talks? French citizens in Algeria would remain citizens of France for three years, then had to apply for Algerian citizenship French army would gradually withdrawal forces from Algeria France maintained control of oil fields in Algeria

18 Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Algerian War for Algeria? Abbas becomes leader, establishes a one-party state, and expels Bella from the FLN There is no political stability and decades of civil war follow Algerian independence Rise of Islamic radicalism

18 Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Algerian War for Algeria? Abbas becomes leader, establishes a one-party state, and expels Bella from the FLN There is no political stability and decades of civil war follow Algerian independence Rise of Islamic radicalism

19 How did the exodus of pied-noirs impact the Algerian economy? Created a profitable trade relationship between French and Algerian citizens Left a void in business and the economy declined Once in France, the colons refused to purchase Algerian oil which led to an economic decline

19 How did the exodus of pied-noirs impact the Algerian economy? Created a profitable trade relationship between French and Algerian citizens Left a void in business and the economy declined Once in France, the colons refused to purchase Algerian oil which led to an economic decline

20 Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Algerian War for France? Became the only colonial war that changed the government of a European power France invested in Algerian industries, like mining Due to the high cost of war, France’s economy took decades to recover = decreasing popularity of De Gaulle

20 Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Algerian War for France? Became the only colonial war that changed the government of a European power France invested in Algerian industries, like mining Due to the high cost of war, France’s economy took decades to recover = decreasing popularity of De Gaulle

TIE BREAKER!!! According to the French government, how many French people died during the Algerian War? (Closest guess wins!!!)

TIE BREAKER!!! According to the French government, how many French people died during the Algerian War? (Closest guess wins!!!) 17,456

REVIEW: Effects of Algerian War France

Algerian War Review: 1 vs 100 This game is every student for themselves!!! On the line…… 10 points of extra credit! One person will be the contestant and they are playing vs. the rest of the class. A multiple choice question about the Algerian War will appear on the screen. You have 10 seconds to decide on an answer. All at once, everyone will hold it up. The contestant must get it right, but everyone in the audience needs to answer correctly too. Any incorrect answers will be disqualified. We will play until the contestant either wins/loses. If the contestant wins, they will get the ex. Cred. If the contestant answers incorrectly, all other players will divide the 10 points amongst who is left. Either way, it is in your benefit to answer all questions correctly and independently. If you are caught helping anyone, both people will be disqualified Honesty is the best policy! Help me monitor correct answers 