What is the Arab Spring lesson?

Teaching the Revolutions The Arab Spring — the popular uprisings across the Arab World that began in early 2011 — was the defining moment for a generation of Arabs, and was the seed of some of the most devastating, ongoing conflicts in the world today.

What is Arab Spring in social studies?

The Arab Spring was a series of pro-democracy uprisings that enveloped several largely Muslim countries, including Tunisia, Morocco, Syria, Libya, Egypt and Bahrain. The events in these nations generally began in the spring of 2011, which led to the name.

How important was the role of social media in the Arab Spring?

Social media played a significant role facilitating communication and interaction among participants of political protests. Protesters used social media to organize demonstrations (both pro- and anti-governmental), disseminate information about their activities, and raise local and global awareness of ongoing events.

What was the importance of social media during the Arab Spring?

Why did Mohamed Bouazizi commit suicide?

According to Bouazizi’s mother, Bouazizi chose to take this action because he had been humiliated, not because of the family’s poverty. “It got to him deep inside, it hurt his pride,” she said, referring to the police harassment.

Who burnt himself in Arab Spring?

Mohamed Bouazizi
The self-immolation by 26-year-old Neji Hefiane recalls the death of Mohamed Bouazizi, the street seller whose suicide by fire on December 17, 2010 launched the Tunisian revolution, ultimately bringing down president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and launching the Arab Spring across the region.

What are the best resources to learn about the Arab Spring?

The Arab Spring: A Research and Study Guide from Cornell (teach your students how to conduct their own research and avoid biased sources!) The Arab Spring Monologues guides students to create their own play based on “Fractured Lands,” a New York Times narrative piece on the Arab Spring, from the Pulitzer Center

What was the Arab Spring and why did it happen?

The Arab Spring — the popular uprisings across the Arab World that began in early 2011 — was the defining moment for a generation of Arabs, and was the seed of some of the most devastating, ongoing conflicts in the world today. However, it also produced some surprising and inspiring democratic successes.

What are some of the best documentaries about the Arab Spring?

The Square the must-see documentary of the Arab Spring. It was shot during the early days of the protests in Egypt, and centers on the occupation of Tahrir Square in Cairo (free on Netflix)

What are the Arab Spring monologues?

The Arab Spring Monologues guides students to create their own play based on “Fractured Lands,” a New York Times narrative piece on the Arab Spring, from the Pulitzer Center The Square the must-see documentary of the Arab Spring.