Southern Front (Syrian rebel group)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/southern-front--syrian-rebel-group-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic focus?Operated primarily in southern Syria, with a significant presence in Daraa Governorate
2. What was the Southern Front and when did it start?The Southern Front was a coalition of many Syrian rebel groups that joined together to protect their homes. It began on February 13, 2014.
3. How many groups were in the Southern Front?The Southern Front had between 54 and 58 different groups, all part of the Free Syrian Army.

Amalgamation: The process of combining or uniting different groups or entities into one.
Geopolitical Landscapes: The influence of geography and politics on international relations and conflicts.
Vetted Opposition Groups: Rebel factions that have been carefully examined and approved to receive external support.