Organizations
How many countries are part of the UN?
193
What caused the U.S. to join WW2?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Define communism
Shared economy, usually headed by a dictator
Define "foreign policy"
The United States decision making when it comes to other countries
What are the 3 branches?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What is NATO?
What is their purpose?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Protect each other during conflicts
What was the result of the 9/11 attacks?
The United States launched the War on Terror to bring down terrorist organizations in the Middle East.
What two nations went against each other in the Cold War?
United States and Soviet Union
What is it called when a country uses tactics and measures during a conflict that go against the Geneva Convention?
War Crimes
Name 3 powers of the Legislative branch
Coin money, declare war, make laws, approve appointments.....and more
Explain what UNICEF is
United Nations agency for children, works to protect the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged and those hardest to reach
What event caused the U.S. to join WW1?
Sinking of the Lusitania
What is it called when superpower nations engage in a war of influence?
Proxy War
What is Diplomacy?
Making peace through talking
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress (legislative)
What does the Red Cross do?
Provide aid and care to nations during war, disease, famine, and natural disaster.
What is the purpose of WHO?
To provide the world with the most updated health codes and improve global health
What communist country was split in two and has an ongoing conflict with its counterpart?
North Korea
Define Isolationism
Minding your own business
Who negotiates treaties?
Who ratifies (approves) treaties?
President negotiates
Congress approves
Explain what the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
North American countries are able to trade freely with one another
What happened during the "Bay of Pigs"?
CIA attempted to invade Cuba and was caught. Proving the U.S. is not untouchable when it comes to war and espionage.
Name 3 Communist countries
Vietnam
North Korea
China
Cuba
Laos
What is it called when a country takes a group of people and puts them in a specific location based on race, ethnicity, or religion
Concentration Camps
Name one thing a state can do in regards to dealing with foreign nations
Establish sister cities
Promote trade
Send goods
Send aid