Do-Now Work in your groups to finish answering questions - “Discontent Swells in Hosni Mubarak’s Egypt.”

Poverty Strict rule Poor living conditions Bad economy Unemployment Political corruption Discrimination against women Discrimination against minorities Violence Police intimidation Unfair elections

Muslim Brotherhood Egypt Return to religious values Koran – holy book in Islamic religion Banned several times for violence Won 88 parliamentary seats Egypt banned all religious-based political parties Excluded from 2010 elections Current Egyptian president (Mohamed Mursi) - Muslim Brotherhood

“Egypt’s 2005 Election” plans/illusions-of-democracy Wrap-Up How are unfair elections harmful to society? How do dictators use unfair elections to remain in power?