Through Middle Eastern Eyes
2010
Name ______________________________ Date________________ Period__________
Colonialism and the Making of a Revolution
Pg. 160
1. Although there were differences between British, French and Italian systems
of colonization, what were the same underlying premises they all shared?
2. Why were revolutionist movement born throughout the Middle East?
3. Describe the conditions of Algeria, while under the rule of the French.
4. How did the French respond to the actions, (both peaceful and violent) of the
FLN (National Liberation Front)?
5. How long did the revolution last? What year did the Algerians gain
independence?
6. Who was Ahmed Ben Bella?
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Directions: Read Ben Bella’s story and answer the following questions.
7. Briefly describe Ben Bella’s background and schooling.
8. List examples of how Ben Bella’s was made to feel inferior when he moved to
the town of Tlemcen.
9. Describe the discrimination he experienced when he joined the second
regiment, 6th Algerian.
10. What movement did Ben Bella begin in his infantry? How did the French
respond?
11. What happened in 1945 when Algerians staged an uprising against the
French?
12. Who elected the Second College? What kind power in government did this
group have?
13. Who elected the Premier College?
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