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Summary of the Arab Spring and Syria

Directions: In a well-written paragraph (6 sentences at least) describe the Arab Spring and how it applies
to the people of Syria today. Be sure to include:
-Define what the Arab Spring is and which country it began with.
-Who is the current leader of Syria and what type of leader he is.
-Who started the protests in Syria, and what are they fighting for?
-What has been the leaders response to the protests, and how many people have died as a result of the
conflict? What have millions of people been forced to do as a result of the war?
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