LT: Roots of current conflict and
genocide in Africa
1. Why has Africa been victim to
multiple genocides?
2. Do we have a responsibility
to help/intervene?
Warm-up:
Causes
Analyze this
map:
1. What is it
showing?
2. Why does this
make Africa
prone to civil
violence?
Defining terms: Genocide
What is the most wellknown genocide in history?
What makes a genocide
different than mass
murder?
How would you define
genocide?
The systematic killing of an
ethnic group or race for the
purpose of extermination
Warm-up: Genocide
Analyze the
following
cartoon:
Who is this
critical of?
African Genocides
Rwanda
Darfur, Sudan
(Geonexus Case-Study)
Pages 449-452
See assignment on webpage.
Warm-up: How and why was genocide
carried out in Rwanda?
Reflection on the
Character of Mankind:
• According to Paul
Rusesabagina,
what about human
nature allowed this
atrocity to happen?
Stanley Milgram Experiment:
The Lucifer Effect
"When you think of the long
and gloomy history of man,
you will find more hideous
crimes have been committed
in the name of obedience
than have been committed
in the name of rebellion.“
Briefly research what the
Stanley Milgram Experiment
revealed and be ready to
explain how this specifically
applies to Rwanda in 1994.
Briefly
research how
the
International
Criminal
Tribunal for
Rwanda
handled
criminals postgenocide.
SUDAN
How did it happen and
what did we do to help?
Warm-up:
What is a refugee?
Definition: Refugee
“Persons who are outside of their country and
cannot return owing to a well-founded fear of
persecution because of their race, religion,
nationality, political opinion, or membership in
a particular social group.”
Sudanese Genocide:
Who
-
Muslim government in the North vs.
Christians in the South
What
-
Civil war and ethnic cleansing of
Southern Sudanese
When
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1989 to current day
Where
-
Darfur Region of Sudan
Why
-
Aggression of Northern government
and disputes over religion, race,
natural resources
Terms to Know:
• Refugee
• Ethnic Cleansing
• Janjaweed
• Darfur
• Scorched Earth policy
• “Lost Boys” and “Girls” of Sudan
• International Criminal Court
Elie Wiesel
“How can a citizen of a free
country not pay attention?
How can anyone, anywhere
not feel outraged? How can a
person, whether religious or
secular, not be moved by
compassion? And above all,
how can anyone who
remembers remain silent?
That’s why we must
intervene. Save Darfur!”
Paraphrase Wiesel's argument. How does he use
personal experience to make it more credible?
Save Darfur
God Grew Tired of Us
• 100,000 Sudanese
refugees have
emigrated to the US
since the start of the
Civil War.
• 20,000 are orphaned
boys who escaped
without their families
• Known as “Lost Boys”
Read:
Finding New Lives for the “Lost”
Culture Shock- What is it?
• Psychological stress created by moving from one
culture and entering another
• Avoidance, anger, escape, anxiety
Warm-up: Culture Shock
• What is it?
• When does it commonly occur?
• How can you combat it?
Warm-up:
• List 3 cultural
differences the
boys have
experienced so far
in America
Sudanese Genocide: REVIEW
Who is
exterminating who?
What has
happened?
When did it take
place?
Where has the
genocide been the
worst?:
Why does it persist?
Scorched Earth Policy (define)
Sudanese Civil War
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Read one of each to help you with Sudan’s Genocide.
Primary- original document or material from the time
period written by someone with first-hand experience
Secondary- article that discusses or analyzes information
that was previously presented elsewhere
A United Nations resolution on what
specifically constitutes genocide
Africa Final Assessment:
HONORS Timed Prompt: Jan. 06, 2016
“Africa is a land of numerous problems
and vast inequalities. Are we responsible
for aiding these countries? In a globalized
world, is it the responsibility of foreign
countries to help develop Africa and assist
them in times in crisis? Pick 3 major issues
that Africa is dealing with and make a
persuasive case for intervention or nonintervention on the African continent.”
Africa Final Assessment:
CP Timed Prompt: Jan. 06, 2016
“Africa is a land of numerous problems
and vast inequalities. Is the
international community responsible for
intervening in African affairs when it
comes to genocide or civil war? Pick 2
major issues that Africa is dealing with
and make a persuasive case for
intervention or non-intervention on the
African continent.”
Persuasive writing
Definition: Argumentative writing in which
the writer tries to convince the reader that
the writer’s opinions are correct.
*Based on opinion, but supported with facts
*Uses counter-arguments to increase credibility
*Plays on emotions of reader
Example #1
“Although Sierra Leone has had
some troubles in the past, today the
country is a prime vacation spot
because of the beautiful beaches,
friendly people, and unique culture.
If you want to experience something
new in your life, check it out!”
Example #2
“While one may think of Egypt as a
great place to check out the
Pyramids, the current state of the
country today is dangerous. Civil
unrest and violence is rampant
throughout the country. Do not
travel there if you value your
safety!”