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Examples Of Decolonization In Syria

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Between the twentieth and twenty-first century, groups in countries around the world organized movements to gain independence and freedom in their nation. Decolonization in Asia and Africa is a good example of the movement in which the people demanded for their freedom. In Algeria, the nation fought against an imperialist nation, France, and gained their independence. In Syria, nations are fighting to oust the president Bashar al-Assad to stop his regime. During their fight, Algeria and Syria suffered a civil war and war crimes because the government refuses to give up their power in the region. This shows that the events in the Middle East are similar to the theme of decolonization in Africa because Syria and Algeria experienced similar events such as a government that fought to stay in control, civil war, and war crimes.
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Algeria fought against the government similar to Syria. Syria fought for the release of President Bashar al-Assad’s government while the Algerians rebelled against the French rule in the region. (Dove Webquest 4/19/16) and (Dove 1/20/16) Through the fact that Syria and Algeria fought against the government, it can be concluded that both nations undergone events that are alike. In Syria, the people split into two groups, one that supports Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the other who refuses to accept al-Assad’s government. This caused a civil war to emerge in the country. (Dove Webquest 4/19/16) On the other hand, Algeria fought to gain independence from France and their revolt increased to a civil war. (Dove 1/20/16) In the evidence we can see that Syria and Algeria experienced a civil war, showing that Syria and Algeria experienced similar events. Another fact that can connect Syria

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