The Arab Spring was a loosely related group of protests that ultimately resulted in regime changes in countries such as Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. Not all of the movements, however, could be deemed successful—at least if the end goal was increased democracy and cultural freedom. In fact, for many countries enveloped by the revolts of the Arab Spring, the period since has been hallmarked by increased instability and oppression. Given the significant impact of the Arab Spring throughout northern Africa and the Middle East, it’s easy to forget the series of large-scale political and social movements arguably began with a single act of defiance.
The Arab Spring began in December 2010 when Tunisian street vendor Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire to protest the arbitrary seizing of his vegetable stand by police over failure to obtain a permit. Bouazizi’s sacrificial act served as a catalyst for the so-called Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia. The street protests that ensued in Tunis, the country’s capital, eventually prompted authoritarian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to abdicate his position and flee to Saudi Arabia. He had ruled the country with an iron fist for more than 20 years.
Light bulbs were the power source used in factories during the industrialization
<u>Explanation:</u>
A. <u>True.</u> During the classical period which started from 1750-1820, politicians supported musicians financially. These politicians often spend their time listening to famous musicians at the time.
B. <u>False. </u>There is controversy as to this claim. In fact, there isn't enough evidence to accept the claim.
C.<u> False. </u>Rather it was musician and composer, Franz Joseph Haydn that was named "Father of Symphony."
D. <u>False.</u> It was composer, Ludwig van Beethoven that became a deaf composer; since it is believed he had some difficulty hearing.
E. False. Although classical music was played in large music courts, the lower-class still had access to composers and their music.
Justinian 1 was the last great emperor.
On this day in History, The Cuban Missile Crisis comes to an end on Oct 28, 1962. The United States and the Soviet Union that came close to provoking a nuclear conflict. Relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union were on shaky ground. The Cuban Missile Crisis comes to an end. The Cuban Missile crisis comes to a close as Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev agrees to remove Russian missiles from Cuba in exchange for a promise from the United States to respect Cuba’s territorial sovereignty. This ended nearly two weeks of anxiety and tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union that came close to provoking a nuclear conflict. The consequences of the crisis were many and varied. Relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union were on shaky ground for some time after Khrushchev’s removal of the missiles, as Fidel Castro accused the Russians of backing down from the Americans and deserting the Cuban revolution. European allies of the United States were also angered, not because of the U.S. stance during the crisis, but because the Kennedy administration kept them virtually in the dark about negotiations that might have led to an atomic war. Inside the Soviet Union, hardened for less than a year after the crisis ended the United States and Soviet Union.
~Mr. Sanders
11th Grade Social Studies Teacher
