NO ENTRANCE TICKET TODAY 12/13/13 NO ENTRANCE TICKET TODAY Pass journals to the front table. Look over your India Quests. Prepare to ask questions about answers you are unsure of.
12/13/13 World History Agenda Examples of nonviolent activism that worked! Finish posters. HW: Activism posters due Monday Honors: Ch. 3 – 7 by 1/6
Example of successful nonviolent activism: Nestle: In 2010, Nestle was committing massive rainforest deforestation to get palm oil for its chocolate. Environmental organization Greenpeace created Kit-Kat spoof ads to raise awareness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BCA8dQfGi0
Example of successful nonviolent activism: 1.5 million people viewed the video 200,000 sent emails to Nestle In response to this pressure, Nestle agreed to a zero-deforestation policy in their palm-oil extractions!
Example of successful nonviolent activism Egyptian protests (2011) Dictator Hosni Mubarak in power for 30 years. 100,000’s protest for 18 days… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEa_JGaE1us
Nonviolent Resistance Posters Choose the method of nonviolent resistance that you like the best or think would be the most effective. Create a poster that represents your method of nonviolence. Include: Definition. Visually represent definition (draw or find pictures) Examples from Indian independence movement. Optional: other examples (current or historical).
Exit Ticket What is your homework?