1. Asian Studies: Unit One Conflict

2. 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

3. Current Conflicts (Middle East)
Revolutions: Egypt, Libya, Syria, others
-Why?
-Oppression, economy, dictators
-Protests, rioting
-Military vs. Citizens
-Goals: more rights, freedom

4. The Middle East/North Africa

5. Egyptian Revolts January 2011: the beginning -Inspired by Tunisians
-Thousands hit the streets
-Violence erupts
-Mubarak fights back
-Military now in control

6. Israel Today

7. Back Home Again Zionism -1800s (Anti-Semitism) -Holocaust
-70 A.D. to 1947
-Israel grows (wars)
-Six-days war (1967)

9. The Palestinians Palestinians -West Bank -Disputed or occupied lands?
-PLO
-Intifada
-Israeli settlements
Is a peaceful agreement possible?

11. Presidents try for Peace