Mayhem in Libya Maria Coulouris APUSH- Period 2 Fanale

Where is Libya? Libya is located in Northern Africa between Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria. It borders the Mediterranean Sea as well as Chad, Niger, and Sudan.

Basic Facts about the Country Capital: Tripoli Capital: Tripoli 97% of the country is Muslim - Sunni 97% of the country is Muslim - Sunni Official language is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken and known Official language is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken and known Very rich in oil and natural gas Very rich in oil and natural gas

Connection to the American Revolution When comparing the American revolution in the 18 th century to the Libyan revolution in the 21 st century, there are similarities and differences. They were similar in that they were both essentially fighting for their freedom and justice to be served. Another way they were similar is that the French helped both revolutions succeed. With the American Revolution during the Revolutionary War, The French became allied forces with the Americans to overthrow and catch the British troops in Yorktown, leading to their surrender. In the Libyan revolution, the French supported them through the NATO, which ultimately led to their freedom. These revolutions are also different in several ways, including the time period, technology used during the Libyan revolution that was superior to that used in the American revolution, and the overall problems. Also, the Libyan revolution was more of a civil war whereas the American revolution was American colonies against the British Empire.

Muammar Gaddafi Gaddafi was born in June 1942 and died on October 20 th,2011 Gaddafi was born in June 1942 and died on October 20 th,2011 He ruled the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977 He ruled the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977 He formed the Free Officers Movement in 1963 He formed the Free Officers Movement in 1963 He took control in a peaceful and bloodless coup d'état in 1969, overthrowing King Idris I He took control in a peaceful and bloodless coup d'état in 1969, overthrowing King Idris I He abolished the Libyan Constitution of 1951 He abolished the Libyan Constitution of 1951 “I will not leave the country. I will stay until the last drop of blood is spilled. Those who defy me will be executed. I will not leave. I will die as a martyr. Damn those who try to stir unrest.” — Muammar Gaddafi, 2011 “I will not leave the country. I will stay until the last drop of blood is spilled. Those who defy me will be executed. I will not leave. I will die as a martyr. Damn those who try to stir unrest.” — Muammar Gaddafi, 2011

What’s going on Early in 2011, protests started against Gaddafi’s dictatorial rule in keeping with the Arab Spring movements across the Middle East. Early in 2011, protests started against Gaddafi’s dictatorial rule in keeping with the Arab Spring movements across the Middle East. They protested and demanded that Gaddafi step down, but he refused. The National Transitional Council was then formed in Benghazi, leading to the 2011 Libyan civil war. They protested and demanded that Gaddafi step down, but he refused. The National Transitional Council was then formed in Benghazi, leading to the 2011 Libyan civil war. On Feb 20, some people were killed during the protests in Green Square in Tripoli. On Feb 20, some people were killed during the protests in Green Square in Tripoli. Gaddafi imprisoned thousands of residents, even in hidden prisons, and ordered mercenaries to kill protesters. Women and children were also sexually abused, tortured, and raped. Gaddafi imprisoned thousands of residents, even in hidden prisons, and ordered mercenaries to kill protesters. Women and children were also sexually abused, tortured, and raped.

How America is helping US military assistance was limited but US forces participated in NATO actions along with other NATO members. They did all this under UN authorization. US military assistance was limited but US forces participated in NATO actions along with other NATO members. They did all this under UN authorization. The US wanted to help protect Libyan innocents from threats posed by Libyan government forces. The US wanted to help protect Libyan innocents from threats posed by Libyan government forces. US and other NATO forces flew bombing missions, conducted reconnaissance missions, and flew Predator Missions to help locate/destroy Gaddafi forces. US and other NATO forces flew bombing missions, conducted reconnaissance missions, and flew Predator Missions to help locate/destroy Gaddafi forces.

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Gaddafi captured!

Gaddafi’s Death After being captured in Sirte by government opposition forces, he was beaten ultimately shot. His body and that of one of his sons were on display for several days as a way of proving to the public that he was really dead. He was recently taken into the desert at night and buried secretly with Muslim rites. International groups are looking into the circumstances of his death.

The Most Recent News... The rebels declared independence and are now seeking to form a government. On Oct. 27, the UN declared an end to the Libyan operations. Public officials are pointing to the success of US foreign policy in this conflict and note that this type of sanctioned, limited operation, by a group of countries may be a model for response in future crises.

Bibliography us-middle-ground-libya.html us-middle-ground-libya.html For pictures: Search on Tumblr using key words: libya, free, gaddafi step-down step-down Broadcast from CNN, Week of October 24th