1. Arab Spring Ms. Podpeskar

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3. Introduction Winter of 2010 & spring of 2011 Arab: means people in Western Asia & North Africa, one of largest ethnic groups (some say #2 after Han Chinese), most are Muslims today “Pro-democracy protestors against dictatorial regimes” Democracy: a government by the people & their elected representatives Dictator: a ruler who is not effectively restricted b by a constitution, laws, recognized opposition Regime: a mode or system of government Dictatorial regimes: where a state (country) is led by a single leader

5. Libya Muammar al- Gaddafi Died October 20, 2011 Revolutionary, politician, political theorist Ruler of Libyan Arab Republic from 1969- 1977 Then “Brother Leader” of Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 1977-2011 Chairperson of African Union from 2009-2010

6. Egypt Hosni Mubarak 4 th President from 1981-2011 *took office after assassination of President Anwar Sadat 2011 Egyptian Revolutions ousted after 18 days February 11, 2011: he resigned Peaceful protestors were killed ruing revolution-ordered to stand trial since he didn’t do anything June 2, 2012 sentenced to life imprisonment