CG.4.1 Domestic/Foreign Policy, CG.4.2 International Orgs, and CG.4.3 International Conflicts

CG.4.1 Domestic vs Foreign Policy

100

Government decisions that affect people within the United States.

Domestic Policy

200

Government actions dealing with other countries.

Foreign Policy

300

The term meaning what is good for the security and prosperity of the United States.

National Interest

400

Congress passes a law to improve healthcare access for Americans.

Domestic Policy

500

The president negotiates a treaty with another country.

Foreign Policy

CG.4.2 International Organizations

100

This organization works to maintain world peace and cooperation among nations.

United Nations (UN)

200

This organization is the judicial branch of the United Nations that settles disputes between countries.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

300

This military alliance was created in 1949 to defend Western Europe.

NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization

400

This organization creates rules for world trade and reduces trade barriers.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

500

Individuals can help international causes by volunteering or donating to organizations like the Red Cross.

Citizen participation in international organizations

Conflict Resolution

100

Negotiations between countries to solve problems peacefully.

Diplomacy

200

When countries gather secret information about other nations.

Espionage

300

Sending troops to maintain peace in an area of conflict.

Peacekeeping Operations

400

Economic penalties used to pressure another country.

Sanctions

500

This is considered the last resort in resolving international conflicts.

War

Vocabulary

100

Disagreements between countries.

International Conflicts

200

Aid given to help people suffering from disasters or poverty.

Humanitarian Efforts (aid)

300

An event between nations that may lead to conflict.

International Incident

400

A plan or action chosen to deal with a problem.

Course of Action

500

The act of participating in or taking part in something.

Involvement

CG.4.3 International Conflicts

100

The global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918.

World War I

200

This war lasted from 1939 to 1945 and involved many nations.

World War II

300

This Cold War crisis involved the Soviet Union placing missiles in Cuba.

Cuban Missile Crisis

400

This Cold War conflict occurred between North Korea and South Korea.

Korean War

500

This event in 2001 led to the U.S. launching the War on Terror.

 September 11, 2001