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This was the primary purpose of the Chinese poster "Exterminate The Four Pests," created in 1958 during the Great Leap Forward.
What is to promote a public health campaign aimed at eradicating pests, such as rats, flies, mosquitoes, and fleas, to improve sanitation and combat disease?
100
One major political effect of the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan was the unresolved dispute over this region, which continues to be a point of contention between the two countries.
What is Kashmir?
100
The Korean War is considered this type of conflict within the context of the Cold War.
What is a proxy war?
100
The Indian National Congress primarily advocated for independence through this means.
What is nonviolent civil disobedience?
100
These three vocabulary words are associated with the technological advancements used during the Vietnam War, impacting both combat tactics and the experiences of soldiers and civilians.
Napalm, Agent Orange, Helicopters, B-52 bomber/ bombs, M16 rifle, tank
200
This famous leader once said this:
"...Dear friends, it will not be long now before we see the end of the apartheid system. The dreams of millions of people to see our country free and at peace will be realised sooner rather than later. We are determined to ensure that our country is transformed from being the skunk of the world into an exemplary oasis of unrivalled and excelllent race relations, democracy for all, a just peace and freedom from poverty and human degradation."
Who is Nelson Mandela?
200
This regime, led by Pol Pot, took control of Cambodia in 1975 and implemented radical policies that led to the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million people through executions, forced labor, and famine.
What is the Khmer Rouge?
200
This was the most significant impact of the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik in 1957, which caused a major shift in U.S. policy.
That is it triggered fear in the United States about Soviet technological superiority and sparked increased investment in science and education?
200
This West African nation became the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence from colonial rule in 1957 through largely peaceful negotiation with the British.
What is Ghana?
200
This was the underlying purpose of the Life magazine article covering the Kent State shooting in 1970.
What is to document and critique the violent response of the National Guard to student protesters, highlighting the growing national division over the Vietnam War and the increasing disillusionment with government actions?
300
This is the point of view expressed in Daniel R. Fitzpatrick's 1947 political cartoon Peace-Mongering, which critiques the contradiction in U.S. foreign policy post-World War II.
What is the United States promotes peace publicly while contributing to global destruction and domination?
300
This Sri Lankan leader implemented land reform policies in the 1970s, redistributing land from large estates to rural peasants to promote equality and economic development.
Who is Sirimavo Bandaranaike?
300
This was the primary purpose of the Berlin "Death Strip," which separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War.
What is to prevent East Berliners from escaping to West Berlin?
300
This was the primary means through which Julius Nyerere promoted economic development in Tanzania, based on principles of self-reliance and collective agriculture.
What is Ujamaa (African socialism)?
300
This American rock band, known for their antiwar sentiment, released the iconic protest song "Fortunate Son" in 1969, voicing opposition to the Vietnam War.
Who is Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)?
400
This U.S. president warned against the growing influence of the military-industrial complex in his farewell address, cautioning that its power could be dangerous to democracy:
"We can no longer risk emergency improvisation of national defense; we have been compelled to create a permanent armaments industry of vast proportions. Added to this, three and a half million men and women are directly engaged in the defense establishment...we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist."
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
400
Explain ONE cultural cause of the partition of India and Pakistan. Write in TEA method- you have 3 minutes
Topic- One significant cultural cause of the partition of India and Pakistan was the deep religious divide between Hindus and Muslims. Evidence: The demand for a separate Muslim state was championed by the All-India Muslim League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who argued that Muslims and Hindus had distinct religious, cultural, and social identities. The creation of Pakistan was seen as essential to protect Muslim interests. Analysis: The religious differences fueled fears of marginalization, and the inability to reconcile Hindu and Muslim identities within a single nation led to the partition. The creation of India and Pakistan as separate countries was seen as a solution to prevent conflict between the two religious groups and ensure that each group could govern itself in a way that aligned with their cultural and religious values.
400
The Sandinista-Contra conflict in Nicaragua is best characterized as this, where U.S.-backed groups fought against Soviet-backed groups during the Cold War.
What is a proxy war between U.S.-backed and Soviet-backed groups?
400
This best describes Sukarno's approach to Indonesian independence, emphasizing neutrality during the Cold War and fostering cooperation with both Eastern and Western blocs.
What is active participation in the Non-Aligned Movement?
400
This is how the excerpt from The Things They Carried challenges the propaganda often associated with nationalism and war, as expressed by Tim O'Brien.
“We are humans. We live. We fight, fight because the decision to be free is a decision taken freely and collectively, because to become involved in violent struggle for freedom is the only honor left to an oppressed people threatened with genocide because in the final analysis the only true bulwark against death is to live.”
O'Brien, Tim. The Things They Carried. 1990, pp. 65-66.
What is it highlights the brutal reality of war and the human cost of fighting for freedom, contrasting the idealized, patriotic narrative of war with the suffering and moral complexities faced by those involved?
500
This is the point of view conveyed by Dmitri Vrubel in his 1990 mural My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love, which depicts Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker sharing a socialist "brotherly kiss."
What is a critique of the close, yet oppressive political relationship between the Soviet Union and East Germany, symbolizing the unhealthy and forced nature of their alliance?
500
Provide one example of how political redrawing of borders in the 20th century affected people or created conflict. Be sure to explain the impact on the population.
T: One example of how redrawing political borders created conflict is the division of Palestine and the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
E: After the United Nations proposed partitioning Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, tensions erupted into violence, leading to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Over 700,000 Palestinians were displaced during the conflict, becoming refugees.
A: This redrawing of borders led to long-lasting regional instability and a refugee crisis that continues to affect political relations and human lives in the Middle East today.
500
Create a thesis: Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which ideological differences contributed to tensions during the Cold War from 1945 to 1991. 2 Minutes
Ideological differences between the United States' capitalism and the Soviet Union's communism were central to Cold War tensions, influencing global alliances like NATO, fueling proxy conflicts such as the Vietnam War, and driving competition in the Space Race.
500
Create a thesis: To what extent did the methods used by various peoples to pursue independence after 1900, such as non-violent resistance or armed struggle, affect the success and nature of their independence movements?
As previous colonies ruled by Britain, India, Ghana, and Egypt all pursued different paths to independence, with India using non-violent resistance, Ghana opting for peaceful negotiations, and Egypt engaging in revolutionary tactics, each resulting in unique political outcomes.
500
Explain one effect Vietnamese civilian deaths had on culture in the United States. Write in TEA method- you have 3 minutes
Topic Sentence: One effect of Vietnamese civilian deaths on culture in the United States was the rise of anti-war songs that helped shape public opposition to the Vietnam War.
Evidence: Graphic images and reports of civilian casualties, particularly those caused by napalm attacks, were widely covered in the media. Popular songs like "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and "Give Peace a Chance" by John Lennon became anthems for the anti-war movement.
Analysis: These songs, fueled by the emotional impact of the media coverage, helped galvanize public opposition to the war and played a key role in the social movements that pressured the U.S. government to withdraw from Vietnam.