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A Thousand Splendid Suns Intro Research: 1: History of Afghanistan

What are the important events, positive or negative, that have shaped Afghanistan’s history? 

Considering the history of Afghanistan, note the FIVE most important events, positive or negative, that have shaped the country’s history. In selecting your top five, consider their effects on the country (positive or negative) and be prepared to explain the significance of each event on the country. 

Criteria: Your visual should include…

  • The FIVE most important events (positive or negative)
  • The effects of these events on the country (positive or negative)
  • Examples to support each conclusion. This support will be research information or anecdotes from news articles.
  • Images from your research that increase the viewers’ understanding of your topic.

Note: Your fundamental task is to educate your classmates on Afghanistan’s history. Leaders' names are not as important as a basic understanding of what has happened in Afghanistan over long periods of time.

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