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__ Primary Sources __ ﻿Obama's Speech to India Parliament I chose this source because it shows the U.S. getting involved in helping to defend citizens' human rights. It is important because Obama talks about improving human rights. Obama states that they are going to ensure that the rights of all individuals are recognized. This source reflects what we learned about Gandhi, and the unfair human rights and discrimination in India. Letter to Prime Minister Singh of India I chose this source because it was addressing how Dalits are treated and that they deserve better rights. The letter is important because the Prime Minister may not have been aware of how the "untouchables" are treated and he might alter the caste system or give Dalits more human rights. The letter reflects the caste system in India and how awfully the Dalits are treated. __ Artifacts __ India and U.S. Unite to Protect Human Rights I chose this because it shows positive government action in protecting the country. This artifact is important because it talks about how common values are often ignored. It also talks about how terrorist suspects are tortured, detained, and sometimes executed. This reflects the unfair treatment of citizens and how positive action can be taken to aid in human rights. Abuse by Border Patrol I chose this as an artifact because it shows the people that are affected in India by the Border Patrol. The Patrol has been abusing their power and killing Bangladeshi nationals and none have been arrested. There have been numerous reports and complaints but there have not even been holdings in a civil court. This artifact is important because it explains the terribly denied human rights in India. It reflects the unfairness of the caste system in India and how civilians do not have a say in which caste they are in. Police Continue Abuse I picked this photo and quote because it shows the polices' brutality. In the photo the police are beating a man for whatever reason, however rational or not rational. The quote states "India is modernizing rapidly, but the police continue to use their old methods: abuse and threats." This is important because it shows and explains the cruelty against human rights by the police. It also reflects the discrimination of the caste system.