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bilateral diplomacy (p. 20)
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When states deal one on one with each other. Aids in international connectedness.
Ex. Canada and Great Britain |
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bipolar (p. 19)
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Term used to describe the international tensions during the Cold War because there were two main world powers. Constant rivalry between the U.S. and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies.
Ex. The U.S., the Soviet Union |
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Cold War (p. 19)
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Indirect war fought between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union because of post-World War II competition and nuclear war threats. Europe became divided again because of this war.
Ex. NATO, Warsaw Pact |
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colonialism (p. 8)
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The direct administration of a territory and its people. It’s one of the ways in which Europe expanded its territory and influence. Colonialism is termed as building and maintaining colonies in one territory by people from another territory. Colonialism can altogether alter the social structure, physical structure and economics of a region. It is quite normal that in the long run, the traits of the conqueror are inherited by the conquered.
Ex. British colonies in America |
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culture areas (p. 3)
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Portions of the world where people within them are culturally very alike because they share similar beliefs, customs, languages, and skills. Like political maps, culture areas show how ethnicity is becoming a more and more important player in world affairs.
Ex. Regions of the U.S. (The South, New England, the Midlands, etc.) and Native American tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, etc.) |
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General Assembly (p. 18)
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The GA makes every member state in the UN equal and does not allow weighted voting. It deals with threats to security. One of the main branches of the United Nations
Ex. Belgium, Mexico, Turkey |
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globalization (p. 23)
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The process of increasing interconnectedness between societies such that events in one part of the world more and more have effects on people and societies far away. It’s both a cause and effect of the modern world and has allowed people all around the world to communicate and interact.
Ex. Trade, the UN, NGOs |
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government (p. 16)
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The one institution in a society that has the legitimate claim to exercise decisive authority over the population within its territory. One of the characteristics of the modern state.
Ex. U.S. or French government |
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ideologies (p. 16)
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These are sets of interrelated ideas giving meaning to events and used to formulate favored government policies. WWII grew from the extreme ideologies that were found in many countries in Europe.
Ex. Nazism, Fascism, Communism, etc. |
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imperialism (p. 8)
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Direct and indirect rule by outsiders over local peoples. Another way in which Europe expanded its territory and influence. It is described where a foreign government governs a territory without significant settlement.
Ex. European imperialism in Northern Africa |
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industrialization (p. 8)
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The shift from manual production (such as human, animal, and wind and water energy sources) to machine production by burning fossil fuels to obtain energy. One of the causes of imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Ex. Factories ; the steam engine |
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IGOs (p. 17)
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International governmental organizations meant to promote economic growth. They helped get the economy of many states back on track.
Ex. World Bank, IMF |
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IMF (p. 17)
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International Monetary Fund gives loans to its members when the value of their currency drops. One of the three IGOs established in the 1940s to organize the international economy.
Ex. Europe (1940s), Latin America (1980s) |
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international system (p. 17)
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The organizations and processes that people use to interact across state borders. It changed dramatically after the two world wars and evolved into something that focused less on just Europe and more on other states.
Ex. United Nations |
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legitimacy (p. 16)
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Governments become effective and legitimate when it is justified, the people follow its laws, and it conforms to commonly accepted values. This is another characteristic of the modern state.
Ex. USA, Great Britain, Japan, etc. |
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most-favored-nation status (p. 18)
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Mechanism devised to achieve increased trade through lower tariffs. Greatly reduced tariffs on products around the world.
Ex. China |
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multilateral diplomacy (p. 20)
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When many states deal with each other at the same time. Aids in the complexity of international connectedness.
Ex. Negotiation on nuclear test ban |
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multipolar (p. 19)
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Made up of many power centers. Caused Third World states to unite together in attempt to create a new world power.
Ex. First World, Second World, Third World |
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nationalism (p. 16)
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This occurs when people are loyal to and identify themselves with a particular nation. Another characteristic of the modern state.
Ex. The American people |
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NGOs (p. 20)
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Nongovernmental organizations are private agencies that link people across international borders. Brings people from all over the world together.
Ex. International Red Cross, Rotary International |
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patriotism (p. 16)
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A citizen’s feeling of loyalty to a modern state. A characteristic of the modern state.
Ex. Spain after the 2010 World Cup |
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Security Council (p. 18)
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Deals with threats to peace. There are 15 member states, 5 of which are permanent members. One of the main branches of the United Nations
Ex. U.S., Russia, UK, GB, and China |
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state (p. 16)
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The state has a defined territory, a government, a loyal population, and the recognition of other states. A unifying idea but often judges and tries to dominate others who are considered “inferior” to the state.
Ex. Nazi Germany, most countries today |
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United Nations (p. 18)
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An organization that tackles threats to security. A worldwide political IGO that was first established on October 24, 1945.
Ex. General Assembly, Security Council |
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World Bank (p. 17)
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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development that financially aided many countries devastated by WWII. Now it's used more for economic development to countries who have gained independence. One of the three IGOs established in the 1940s to organize the international economy.
Ex. Europe after WWII, Niger |
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WTO (p. 18)
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World Trade Organization, once called The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, lowered mostly trading barriers. One of the three IGOs established in the 1940s to organize the international economy.
Ex. China, Philippines |
