IRAQ
Wednesday, Dec 14
Describe the ethnic and religious make-up of modern Iraq.
Explain the tension that exists between the groups.
TOPIC: Introduction to Iraq: Geography and People
Kurds & Arabs; Sunnis & Shiites; Tigris & Euphrates
HANDOUT: Iraq Divider w/blank map
Students add information to the blank map as we analyze maps from powerpoint


Thursday, Dec 14
TOPIC: Saddam's Atrocities
How did Saddam Hussein impact the relationship between the religious and ehtnic groups in Iraq?
HANDOUT: Saddam's Atrocities
1980-1988 Iran Iraq War
(find info from previous notes)
1982: Massacre in Dujail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUnU5R0DJs8&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
1988: Gassing of Kurds in Halabja
http://www.halabja.org/
1991: Invasion of Kuwait
(notes from board)
CLOSING QUESTIONS:
WHAT IMPACT WOULD THESE EVENTS HAVE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUNNIS AND SHIITES IN IRAQ?
WHAT IMPACT WOULD THESE EVENTS HAVE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IRAQI KURDS AND THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT?
Friday, Dec 16
TOPIC: The War on Terror: From 9/11 to Iraq
Why did the US invade Iraq in 2003?
What problems arose because of the US invasion?
Create a timeline of events following the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Define sectarian violence.
Define the "insurgency."
Making connections... Thursday and Friday's lessons....
ON BOARD NOTES: Timeline of events following invasion of Iraq
HANDOUT: Making "connections" from 9/11 to War in Iraq
VIDEO: CBS Curveball Video
VIDEO: CBS George Tenet Interview pt 1
VIDEO: CBS George Tenet Interview pt 2
Monday, Dec 19
TOPIC:
Tuesday, May 24
TOPIC: Democracy in Iraq?
What do Iraqis think about their society and government?
How has the US invasion impacted Iraqi views of government?
HANDOUT: Timeline of attacks in Iraq
Opener: Add the signficant dates from yesterday's class to the timeline.
Mini Lecture: The Death of Saddam Hussein
BBC poll analysis.
LINK TO IRAQ POLL 2009
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