Tunisia By callie.morgan59 May 12, 1881 Tunisia is under French rule Nov 1, 1942 Tunisian Jews are affected by the Holocaust Mar 20, 1956 Independence Day Jan 1, 1960 Poverty Established- income per capita < $200. 80%+ is illiterate Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Apr 24, 2012 Violent protests continue, more deaths Nov 7, 1987 Ben Ali becomes evil dictator Jul 18, 2008 official and citizens convicted of plotting terrorist attacks Dec 17, 2010 Mohamed Bouazizi burns himself after police take the fruits and vegetables he sold without a permit Period: Jan 1, 2011 to Jan 31, 2011 high schools and universities are shut down to stop deadly riots over joblessness and poor prospects for youth Jan 10, 2011 high schools and universities are shut down to stop deadly riots over joblessness and poor prospects for youth Jan 14, 2011 Pres. Ben Ali flees, govt topples Oct 23, 2011 1st truly free elections aince 1956
