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The Tunisian Revolution

The Tunisian Revolution. Bilel Gdoura Period 2. Located in the northern tip of Africa. Notice how Tunisia is relatively close to other countries encountering revolutions such as Egypt and Lybia. Map. Borders Algeria and Libya Borders the Mediterranean Sea

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The Tunisian Revolution

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  1. The Tunisian Revolution Bilel Gdoura Period 2

  2. Located in the northern tip of Africa. • Notice how Tunisia is relatively close to other countries encountering revolutions such as Egypt and Lybia.

  3. Map • Borders Algeria and Libya • Borders the Mediterranean Sea • Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, is located in the northern part of Tunisia. Where I’m from!

  4. Demographics Dependents! • Age: • 0–14 years: 23.2% (male 1,246,105/female 1,167,379) • 15–64 years: 69.7% (male 3,638,062/female 3,595,254) • 65 years and over: 7.1% (male 345,590/female 391,187) • Race: • 0-15 years: 1.07 male(s)/female • 15–64 years: 1.01 male(s)/female • 65 years and over: 0.91 male(s)/female • Relgion: • Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other 1% • Ethnic Groups/Race: • Arab-Berbers 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1% • Birth Rate: • 15.42 births/1,000 population • Death Rate: • 5.2 deaths/1,000 population

  5. What started the Tunisian Revolution? • Al Bouazizi, a poor 26-year old Tunisian, was unable to find a job after completing college. He refused to join the Tunisian army, and instead started a small business as a street vendor, selling fruits and vegetables to support his own family. His work was halted by an officer seizing Al Bouazizi’s goods claiming that Al Bouazizi was illegally selling goods without a necessary permit. Outraged, Al Bouazizi began to complain and protest, however, the government never took his criticism to consideration. He then decided to set himself in fire in front of the government building, which ultimately sparked the beginning of the Tunisian Revolution.

  6. Leader • 2nd president of Tunisia • In office from November 7, 1987 to January 14, 2011 • That’s approximately 23 years! • Assumed presidency on November 7, 1987 after bloodless coup d’etat that ousted President HabibBourghiba. • Was subsequently reelected with enormous majorities exceeding 90% each time • Charged for money laundering and drug trafficing. • Him and his wife were sentenced in absentia for 35 years in prison.

  7. Similarities • The Americans and the Tunisians both fought in their own country. • The people in both revolutions had to face superior technology/artillery. • Both revolutions were fought for the right to self-govern (democracy).

  8. Differences Tunisian Revolution American REVOLUTION • Protested to oust the President after brutal tyrannical rule. • Unlike the Americans during the 1770s, the Tunisians used social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter as a means of communicating • Planned events through the use of social networking sites • Protested in order to be represented by the English Parliament • Transmitted ideas and news to the public by the use of the media (newspaper) or by physical transportation • Paul Revere

  9. Where is Tunisia heading? As a result of the revolution, Tunisia seems to be heading to the right direction. Tunisia only recently held an election last week to select a new president. Furthermore, to appeal to the citizens of Tunisia, the candidates of the election all vowed to fulfill one elusive goal: a moderate, modern Muslim nation where Islamic principles can co-exist with.

  10. Works Cited • http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/2011/01/2011126121815985483.html • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15442859 • http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/in-tunisia-a-landmark-vote-follows-a-historic-revolution/article2212311/ • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12196679 • http://articles.cnn.com/2011-01-16/world/tunisia.fruit.seller.bouazizi_1_tunisian-history-street-vendor-police-officer?_s=PM:WORLD

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