“Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it’s addressed to someone else.” - Ivern Ball

Do Berlin and Iraq have more in common than we think? The Berlin wall separated the East from the West in Germany. Was it to keep people in or to keep people out? The Sunni and the Shi’a are separated by beliefs in Iraq. What causes the split? What did Winston Churchill’s actions have to with this, if anything?

“The farthest backward you can look, the farther forward you can see “The farthest backward you can look, the farther forward you can see.” – Winston Churchill Using information from the provided websites, determine whether erecting a wall similar to the Berlin Wall would settle most of the disputes in Iraq. Barrier created along the Tigris River? Determine whether or not the United States is dealing with any similar issues that Winston Churchill faced in the 1920’s regarding the establishment of a government in Iraq. Rebellions? Failures and Successes?

Procedures Use the following websites to obtain information regarding Iraq, the Berlin Wall, Winston Churchill, the Cold War, etc. Be sure to include the use of primary sources in your research. With your partner, analyze the collected data and determine whether or not building a wall would solve the problem in Iraq. Construct a map identifying the ideal location of a wall/barrier including the key geographical features. With your partner, determine why the Berlin Wall was constructed and do those same reasons apply to the situation in Iraq. Use your information to prepare a written argument supporting or opposing the construction of an Iraqi Wall.

To Build or Not to Build, That is the Question Prepare a written argument supporting or opposing the erection of a wall/barrier in Iraq. Follow the guidelines below: 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced 12 pt font Cited Sources

Useful Resources www.sos.mo.gov www.loc.gov www.churchillmemorial.org Churchill: A Life written by Martin Gilbert Quotable Winston Churchill edited by Richard J. Mahoney

Social Studies Grade Level Expectations Addressed Examine all of the wars of the 20th century (i.e., WWI, WWII), including: causes, comparisons, consequences, and peace efforts. Interpret the processes pertaining to: Selection of political leaders (with an emphasis on presidential and parliamentary systems) Functions and styles of leadership (including authoritarian, democratic, and laissez faire) Governmental systems How laws and rules are made, enforced, changed, and interpreted Identify the consequences that can occur when: Institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups Individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities Determine the causes, consequences, and possible resolutions of cultural conflicts Distinguish between fact and opinion and analyze sources to recognize bias and points of view