Why did South Sudan become its own independent country, and what have been the consequences of its independence?

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Research Question: Why did South Sudan become its own independent country, and what have been the consequences of its independence?

Thesis: South Sudan wanted to become an independent country for a long time, but there have been obstacles and their have been many consequences of them gaining independence; the new government is struggling to build roads, and get hospitals and schools started, but 99% of the citizens of South Sudan wanted independence (from a vote).

Topic Sentence #1: South Sudan has wished for independence since they became free of british rule.

Topic Sentence #2: There have been many consequences for their freedom, and many researchers say they will get worse.

Topic Sentence #3:   Since South Sudan has gained independence, the new government has had a hard time controlling the country and things have gone bad.

Works Cited

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“Aftermath of Attack on Abyei Town.” Flickr. United Nations Photo, Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

“Rally at the United Nations.” Flickr. Martha Heinemann Bixby, Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

“School.” Flickr. SuSanA Secretariat, Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

“Soldiers patrol an oil field in Paloug, in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state.” Flickr. News Agency, Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

“South Sudan.” Flickr. Steve Evans, Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

“South Sudan Flag.” Flickr. Owen Fuller, Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

“South Sudan Independence Day.” Flickr. U.S. Department of State, Web. 14 Apr. 2015.

United Nations Photo. “UN Peacekeepers on Patrol in Abyei.” Flickr. Web. 7 Apr. 2015.

CNN. Web. 30 Mar. 2015.

Enough. Center for american progress, Web. 26 Mar. 2015.

The New York Times. Web. 30 Mar. 2015.