Asian Studies: Unit One Conflict
Cornell Style Notes Two-column notes: -Left side: main idea/concept -Right side: important information about that topic -Fold or draw line dividing the paper -Helpful in studying for tests/quizzes
Current Conflicts (Middle East) Revolutions: Egypt, Libya, Syria, others -Why? -Oppression, economy, dictators -Protests, rioting -Military vs. Citizens -Goals: more rights, freedom
The Middle East/North Africa
Egyptian Revolts January 2011: the beginning -Inspired by Tunisians -Thousands hit the streets -Violence erupts -Mubarak fights back -Military now in control
Israel Today
Back Home Again Zionism -1800s (Anti-Semitism) -Holocaust -70 A.D. to 1947 -Israel grows (wars) -Six-days war (1967)
The Palestinians Palestinians -West Bank -Disputed or occupied lands? -PLO -Intifada -Israeli settlements Is a peaceful agreement possible?
Presidents try for Peace