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48 Cards in this Set
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globalization
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the interactionof people, business, government from different nations of the world
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interdependence
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reliance of all people or nations of the world on other people or nations of the world
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why is global interdependence more of a reality today
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technology
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recognize examples of global interdependence
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-u s dollar most used in trade
-Nafta-North American Free trade agreement -WTO- World trade orgnization |
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3 historical turning points in US foreign policy
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1. Spanich World War
2. WWI 3. After WWII soviet change |
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3 reasons the US became interested in the Cuban struggle for independence
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1. to protect us shores and shipping routes
2. to free Cuba-reminded us of our fight for independence 3. Godd for us economy |
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20th century arguements for imperialism
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-interest in military and commercial trade
-allow us to promote American democracy values in foreign land |
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20th century arguments against imperialism
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-US has a responsibility to American Ideals
-US under influence of Great Britain |
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Reasons the Senate opposed joining the League of Nations after WWI
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because the US would/might have to come to the defense of any member being attacked
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Iron curtain
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soviet Union cuts off Eastern Europe from the Western World
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Containment
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stop the spread of communism
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US foreign policies
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-containment
-deterrence -Preemptive militay strikes |
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deterrence
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US hoped to threaten and scare the Soviet Union so they would not go through with a nuclear attack
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reasons people are fearful of globalization
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resentment of Americanization of their culture (Westoxification)
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positive effects of globalization
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-technology improvements
-change in government policy open doors to previously unobtainable places |
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negative effects of globalization
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-some countries are unable to compete at same level as others greater
-interdependence between economics(one country's downfall could bring down other countries |
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benefits of free trade
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-gives opportunities to lower level countries
-promotes democracy -makes american goods more competitive |
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criticisms of free trade
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-favors big business
-ignores the workers -doesn't protect american jobs |
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3 international health concerns
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1. malaria-Africa
2. Aids-felt equally all over the world 3.Malnutrition hunger, lack of food in poor countries |
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should the UN be reformed
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Less powerful countries would have more of a say
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what are human rights
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certain fundamental and absolute rights every human being has no matter what national laws and cultural traditions say. Basic right belonging to every human no matter of race, color , relighion, citizenship and political belief
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un involvement after the cold war: Iraq 1990
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-un has economic sanctions
-UN and US force pushed Iraq out -Kurds in N. Iraq protected by UN |
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UN involvement after the cold war: Somalia
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-US sent in forces, not backed by UN
-18 americans killed -American support decrease |
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supporters of George W. Bush's new National Security Strategy argue
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-good job of defining a vision and values behind US develop goals against terrorism
-allies to dismantle terror won't get attacked |
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critics of the new National Security Strategy argue
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-should not cost to much
-how do they know they are going to attack |
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supporters of the current war in Iraq argue
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-get weapons of mass destruction, eliminate enemy, won't stop until it's done
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critics of the current war in Iraq argue
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No connection between the two
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Is the us prepared for another terrorist attack
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Today the us is, but on 9/11 it wasn't
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nuclear weapons
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we are afraid other countries might sell them to terrorist groups
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countries we are concerned about who have nuclear capabilities
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Iraq, N. Korea, Iran, Pakistan
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what is nuclear proliferation
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is the spread of nuclear weapons production technology and knowledge to nations that do not already have such capabilities
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Nunn-Lugar Threat Reduction Programs
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US sponsored program to take apart and dispose nuclear weapon materials through out the soviet union
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who coined the term United Nations
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Franklin Roosevelt
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when was UN formed and why
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1945- after WWII and the holocaust
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Kofi Annan (country)
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Ghana
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US secretary of State
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Condaleeza Rice
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how many votes do member states get in the General Assembly
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1
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Where is the main headquarters of the UN located
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New York City
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Main purpose of the UN
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Keep peace
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5 permanent members
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China
Russia France United Kingdom United States |
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Total members
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192
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Which country is the largest financial contributor to the UN
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United States
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Which us document is thebUN preamble modeled after
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Preamble of the US constitution
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How do different regions of the world perceive the UN
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the most important body in defining world behavior. The us believes it does not need the support of the US
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Purpose of the General Assembly
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to vote on international concerns and make decisions
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purpose of the security council
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maintain international peace and security
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recognize reason why other countries may hate the US
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-absence of democracy
-us military support -more technology -gap between how we see ourselves and how others see us |
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westoxification
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american culture taking over in other ocuntries, middle east losing their culture and incorporating american culture
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