1. Objective (READ)

SWBAT explain the causes of the conflict in Kashmir.

2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION)

3. Warm-up

A. Explain the Partition of India.

B. What caused the Partition of India.

Table of ContentsDate Title Lesson #

**SOUTH ASIA UNIT**

3/8 Colonization 68

3/10 Gandhi 69

3/11 Partition 70

3/12 Kashmir 71

1. Turn to the next available fresh page after your Partition page and title it “Kashmir.”

Kashmir is…

1. a small region on the northern border of India and Pakistan.

2. a valley in the mountains with fertile farmland and glaciers nearby.

3. divided among China, India, and Pakistan in a land dispute

COPY

Pakistan controls the northwest portion (Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir).

India controls the central and southern portion (Jammu and Kashmir) and Ladakh.

China controls the northeastern portion (Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram Tract).

India controls the majority of the Siachen Glacier area including the Saltoro Ridge passes, whereas Pakistan controls the lower territory just southwest of the Saltoro Ridge.

• Directions – Copy this chart in your notebook.

• Label it Kashmir Conflict

Who

Where

What

Why

When

How

Kashmir• Where: Kashmir, on

the border of India and Pakistan

• Who: Muslim vs. Hindu Violence

• How: Both sides use terrorism, ethnic cleansing

Kashmir

• Why: Kashmir fertile river valley between mountains

• Why: Major water source provided by melting glaciers

• What: A violent conflict involving random attacks, kidnappings, and military violence.

Indian Troops along the Saichen Glacier

- When: Conflict resulted from the Partition of India.

- Both sides wanted control of the region

Kashmir• How: Terrorism

is used by both sides.

• Many cities are militarized

Indian security in the border town Srinagar.

How: Both Sides have Nuclear Weapons

Two of India’s strongest nuclear missiles

Task

1. How does this conflict threaten the rest of the world?

2. How should the US handle this situation?

Assignment

• Check the wiki for the Kashmir Solutions Assignment using the CNN website.

• Complete the assignment on a separate sheet of paper so that you can turn it in.

Exit Ticket

1. Answer the Question of the Day in your notebook like usual.

2. How is this conflict similar to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?