BY BRITNEY PHEKOOPERIOD 2
LibyaThe Fight For Freedom
LibyaLibya is located in the northern part of
Africa. West of Egypt and east of Algeria and borders the Mediterranean Sea.
Demographics
Life expectancy at birth-Men: 71.7 Females: 76.9Foreign population-Around 3% most of the foreigners are
migrant oil industry workers, however a majority of these workers left Libya because of the Libyan civil war
Official language- Arabic
Leader in Libya
Muammar GaddafiWas the ruler of Libya from 1969 to 2011Established laws based political ideology, later
developed authoritarian regime, and monopolized economy
Gaddafi believed in very harsh punishment, killed protesters.
Did nothing about the high unemployment rateDuring the Battle of Tripoli , Gaddafi lost
effective political and military control of Tripoli after his compound was captured by rebel forces
Leaders
Gaddafi’s regime did nothing to help the people of Libya. In fact it made things worse by doing nothing to help the low wages and censored a lot of Libya’s press
Gaddafi also supported anti-American government organizations
Rebels- mostly citizens who fought to free the country from Gaddafi’s regime. They also fought to take key positions around Libya.
Key Events
On February 15, 2011- political protests began in Libya against Gaddafi's government
On February 17, 2011- Day of RevoltOn February 26, 2011- The United Nations Security
Council passed an initial resolution, freezing the assets of Gaddafi and his circle and restricting their travel
In August 2011, rebel forces took most of their lost territory, and captured Tripoli
On October 20, 2011, Gaddafi was killed.On October 23, 2011, The National Transitional
Council declared the liberation of Libya and the official end of the war
Similarities
Both the Libyan and American Revolutions emerged as a result of differences with their leaders. In American their was conflict between the colonies and England. In the Libyan Revolution their was conflict between the Rebels/citizens and Gaddafi.
Both revolutions were against their leader Gaddafi or King George III
Both Revolutions received aid from outside countries. The Libyan rebels received help from the NATO and France transferred Gaddafi funds to the Libyan rebels. The American Revolution receives outside help from France.
Both Revolutions attempted peaceful protests, then they used military to overthrow the oppressive government.
Both Libyan and American Revolutions wanted involvement in the government and the government’s decision making.
Differences
While the Libyan rebels wanted to and succeeded in overthrowing their government leader, Gaddafi. Where initially the Americans did not want to stop their interaction with the British Empire.
The Americans fought their revolution because of taxation without representation, as opposed to the Libyan Revolution which was fought against the fear of the oppressive leader, Muammar Gaddafi.
The Libyans were against their own government, this differs from the American Revolution because the Americans were rebelling against the British Empire.
Pictures and Videos
Video of Gaddafi’s death http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g07otrwI4j4&skipcontrinter=1
Future of Libya
With Gaddafi died I believe that Libya will slowly recover. It will defiantly be a challenge to find a new ruler especially since Libya hasn’t had a new ruler since 1969. If Libya has a lot of determination and receives outside help from other countries I think that it will be able establish some sort of democratic government. Either way Libya will be better than it’s rule under Gaddafi.
Citations
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Crowley, BJ. "BBC News - Viewpoint: A Changing Middle East." BBC - Homepage. 20 Oct. 2011. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15396389
Griffin, Jennifer. “U.S. Drone Involved in Final Qaddafi Strike, as Obama Heralds Regime's End.” FoxNews.com. 20 Oct. 2011. Web. 25 Oct. 2011. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/20/obama-qaddafi-death-ends-long-and-painful-chapter-in-libya/
Batty, David. “Libya: Rebel Forces Reach the Heart of Tripoli.” TheGuardian.com. 22 August 2011. Web. 26 October 2011. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/middle-east-live/2011/aug/22/libya-middle-east-unrest-live
Fox, Geema. “Libya's rebels take control of Green Square in Tripoli.” Digital Journal.com. 21 August 2011. Web. 27 October 2011. http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/310629