Asked by Siobe Pelones on Jul 03, 2024
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One of the origins of the Syrian civil war has been determined to be
A) anti-government graffiti spray-painted on a wall by a teenage boy.
B) President Bashar al-Assad being charged with war crimes.
C) the number of refugees fleeing Syria.
D) the election of Bashar al-Assad.
Bashar Al-Assad
Bashar Al-Assad is the President of Syria, having held the office since July 2000, following the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad.
Syrian Civil War
An ongoing armed conflict in Syria, starting in 2011, involving various factions including the Syrian government, opposition groups, and foreign powers.
Anti-Government Graffiti
Visual expressions or messages painted or marked on public spaces that criticize, oppose, or protest against the government or its policies.
- Identify examples of racial conflict and genocide in global contexts.
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Nixon Marzo5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The anti-government graffiti spray-painted on a wall by a teenage boy in the city of Daraa in 2011 was a trigger for protests and subsequent crackdown by the government, which led to the escalation of the conflict and eventually to a full-blown civil war.
Learning Objectives
- Identify examples of racial conflict and genocide in global contexts.