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22 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is the largest Trading Bloc in the World?
a) Mercosur b) North American Free Trade Agreement (NATO) c) European Union (EU) d) Association of South Asian Nations (ASEAN) |
c) European Union (EU)
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Which Trading Bloc do the following countries belong to?
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The effects of Trading Blocs on member nations are:
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Great Britain
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- EU
(European Union) |
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United States
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- NAFTA
(North American Free Trade Agreement) |
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Brazil
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- Mercosur
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Cambodia
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- ASEAN
(Association of Southeast Asian Nations) |
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Signed treaties opened trade..
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Tariffs on goods were renewed or reduced.
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Tariffs on goods were_____________________.
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- reduced or renewed
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Trade between nations led to peace.
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- peace
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What was the World Trade Organization (WTO) created for?
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- to help nations settle trade disputes
- to make sure that member nations follow their trade agreements |
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What were the results of conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo?
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- refugees were driven from the area
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How were conflicts in Africa and Northern Ireland similar?
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- both were caused by hatred related to identity
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Which countries do citizens struggle to receive basic human rights?
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Which groups fought for control of Northern Ireland?
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- Protestants & Catholics
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Some of the actions that were taken against women as a result of policies like those of the Taliban were:
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1) Drove women out of the workforce.
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2) Banned women from getting medical care.
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3) Kept girls from attending school.
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Definition of terrorism
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- the use of violence and fear to achieve political goals
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Name the most common methods of terrorism are:
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1) hijackings
2) kidnappings 3) bombings |
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The assassination of Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand started a chain reaction throughout Europe that led to_______________________.
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- World War I
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What was Thomas Jefferson's response to attacks on the U.S. and Europe in the 18th century?
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- he sent a naval squadron to stop piracy
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What are some ways that people responded to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001?
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1) donated money to help victims & their families
2) donated blood 3) hung American flag |
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How did the government respond to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
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1) increased security in airports & public buildings
2) passed anti-terrorism laws 3) funded airline industry |
