World Problems


ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BELOW


1. Why are people demonstrating in Egypt?
For their rights
2. Who is demonstrating?
All kinds of people men woman an children
3. How is the Egyptian government responding?
At first they responded in violence then their leader quit
4. How is the U.S. government responding?
They just took Americans out of Egypt
5. Have you heard different opinions about what's happening?
no
6. About how to respond?
No
7. About other demonstrations taking place in the Middle East?
no
Egypt Graphic Organizer
Instructions: Answer the questions in the boxes below as you watch the videos of Professors Ian Straughn and Melani Cammett. Identify any locations that they mention on the map.


What is happening in Egypt?
People are protesting for their rights an also over the economy
Who is protesting?
Young Egyptians a lot of college kids or graduates.
List three reasons why they are protesting?
a. no jobs after graduation
b. tired of being silenced want new leader ship
c. Wants more money an close gaps between classes
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Why is it important for students to learn about what is happening in Egypt? List four reasons
a. It plays a big role in trading with the u.s
b. it effects what we do
c. It affects our gas prices
d. They are our peers an we should be concerned about what they do
Egypt Graphic 2

Instructions: Answer the questions in the boxes below as you watch the videos of Professors Ian Straughn and Melani Cammett.

What is the historical relationship between the United States and Egypt? Key ally to Egypt when they shifted from the Soviet supported an got close with Egypt during Mabarac presidency. American supports it. U.S has been a key player for Egypt gave 1 billion dollars for aid . soldiers of Egypt trained with U.S soldiers.
What is the relationship between the United States and Egypt? U.S an Egypt have had a long standing relationship goes back to the 19th century . we import thru Egypt things like cotton and grain. Americas gives money for their military . Egypt depends on tourism and a lot of Americans travel to Egypt.
How is the U.S. government responding to the events in Egypt? Not taking direct action. But is putting pressure on him to make serious changes.
How much influence does the United States have in Egypt? On one level we have a lot because we give money and all that but on another side they do because they have things we want like oil an stuff.