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1. A number of unarmed civilians murdered, (many children). OR 2. One of the most influential pieces of literature of your culture being desecrated.

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Two incidents have recently stained the US presence in Afghanistan, yet there has been very different reactions from the Afghans, why do you think that is? For Afghans, Two Outrages, Two Different Reactions Article from NPR

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Over 1 million nomads 75% Farmers or Pastoralists in Rural villages City-life is growing (23% now)

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Farmers harvest wheat in Badakhshan. World Food Program, UN Photo 200914.

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Kuchis, a nomadic people in Afghanistan, travel with their cattle. Tracy Hunter, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.

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A shepherd herds goats in the outskirts of Kabul through a field of abandoned Soviet tanks. John Zada, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.

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Women in the Dai Kundi province gather kindling to heat their homes over the winter. Muzafar Ali, UN Photo 167253.

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The fertile Panjshir Valley. What was once a key base for Mujahideen fighters during the Soviet war is now a highly productive agricultural area. Homayon Khoram, UN Photo 397943.

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Kabul, Afghanistan. Population: four to six million. Canada in Afghanistan, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.

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Ka Firushi, the bird market in Kabul. Under the Taliban government, owning pigeons and other birds was outlawed. Iain Cochrane, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.

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Housing in Kabul is extremely expensive. As the city has expanded, people have begun to build cheaper homes on the hillsides. Most of these houses dont have public utilities. Lauras Eye, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic License.

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An Afghan primary school class, supported by the United Nations. Kabul. Fardin Waezi, UN Photo 398285.

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Two young women studying at Kabul University, one of ten universities in Afghanistan. Helena Mulkerns, UN Photo 159550.

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Became a nation in 1747 ruled by Ahmad Shah Durrani and his successors Russia and Britain compete over it Great Game Britain tried to gain control in the early 1800s - could not keep control and led to lasting hostility http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonlin e/hopkins/bh6.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonlin e/hopkins/bh6.php

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British decided it was easier to indirectly control Afghans with money and weapons supported ruthless leaders Abdur Rahman (King) secret police, mass executions, suppression of rebellions and torture couldnt have done it without the British! He played both sides said the foreigners threatened Islam promoted jihad http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/ho pkins/bh7.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/ho pkins/bh7.php

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British leave, along with their $ Why? Afghanistan asks US for economic help; the USSR provides more They are dependent on foreign aid 2/3 of budget only 10% is taxes why is this a problem in any nation?

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Govt. Functions are responsibility of leaders in tribal areas 1960-1970s poor economy and unresponsive govt. leads to a coup ending constitutional monarchy New President Mohammed Daoud not liked by USSR

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Daoud imprisons Communist students protesting his rule 4 days later shot by Soviet supporters in Afghan army http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/edwards/de3.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/edwards/de3.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/hopkins/bh11.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/hopkins/bh11.php

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http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de4.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de4.php Islamist someone who politicizes Islam The Taliban saves the day???

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http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de8.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de8.php Read My Forbidden Face What changes did the Taliban make? Any positives? http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de9.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de9.php

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http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de11.php http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de11.php