The power of people in a nation-state or nation to make decisions about what is in their interest
100
What nations formed the Triple Alliance? (Axis powers)
German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, The Ottoman Empire
100
What was the major national interest of the United States during the Cold War and conflict in the Vietnam War?
Preventing the spread of communism
100
(You must answer in the form of a question) This man was a civil rights leader and a central figure in India's pursuit of self-determination. He was able to gain support for decolonization movements in India through non-violent protest and non-cooperation with British Colonial government.
Who is/was Mohandas/Mahatma Gandhi?
200
What are 3 of the 4 aspects of national interest that successful nation states pursue?
(Answer in the form of a question) A territory in Canada that was granted powers of national self-determination and self-government in 1999.
What is Nunavut?
200
What nations formed the Triple Entente? (Allied Powers)
France, Britain, and Russian Empire
200
The __________________ (Two Words) was an attack on American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnamese New Year that caused a turning point in the Vietnam War. People in the United States started to change their opinions on the war as a result of this attack.
Tet Offensive
200
_____________ is currently the top source of refugees
_____________ is currently the country that is hosting the most refugees
Syria; Turkey
300
______________ guides a government's decisions about what to do OUTSIDE or BEYOND the borders of a country.
______________ guides a government's decisions about what to do INSIDE the borders of a country.
Foreign Policy; Domestic Policy
300
(Your answer must be in the form of a question) The process that occurs in a former colony when an Imperial power withdraws its influence; Examples of this is when France withdrew from Indochina and Britain when it withdrew from India
What is Decolonization?
300
Name 2 battles that Canadians fought in during WWI
Battle of Neuve Chapelle; Second Battle of the Ypres; The Somme (Beaumont-Hammel); Vimy Ridge; Passchendaele; Battle of Amiens
300
The Vietnam War was a proxy war. This means that nations would support a country in conflict that aligns with their own national interests. In the Vietnam War, the North was supported by ______________ and the South was supported by ______________.
Russia/China; The United States
300
Approximately (within 1000 people) how many Syrian refugees have been welcomed into Canada as of January 29th, 2017?
40 000
400
What are two factors (national interests) that have highlighted the importance of claiming sovereignty in the arctic?
New Trade Routes; The Right to harvest resources found in the Arctic
400
(Your answer must be in the form of a question) This state was invaded by China, was rich in natural resources, and had a strategically important border with India. This nation today is under China’s occupation.
What is Tibet?
400
What were 2 terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany Must: Accept guilt for starting the war; Pay war reparations of $30 Billion; Reduce military strength; Give up territory in Europe and colonies in Africa and the establishment of The League of Nations
400
What type of warfare (tactics) did the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong use against the Americans during the Vietnam War?
Guerrilla Warfare; Ambush and Run away; Strike fear and uncertainty into enemies
400
Two days after Indian independence in August 1947, Pakistan became the second successor state of what had once been British India. However, in the months leading up to India's independence, conflict between two ethnic groups became very violent. Who were these ethnic groups?
Hindus and Muslims
500
(Your answer must be in the form of a question) This concept involves armed forces who maintain peace by keeping enemies apart until a crisis can be resolved through diplomacy and negotiation. These armed forces are only allowed to use force in self-defence.
What is peacekeeping?
500
(Your answer must be in the form of a question) Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Syria, and Trans-Jordan
What were some successor states created after WWI?
500
(Your answer must be in the form of a question) Imperialism, nationalism and national competition to be the best, militarism, the belief that war was good for nations, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What were the causes of World War One?
500
(Your Answer must be in the form of a question) In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh independence movement fought against the French colonial government until 1954 when the French were defeated. Afterwards, French influence was expelled from South East Asia and Vietnam was divided into 2 countries. A communist North, and a democratic republic in the South.
What is/was the decolonization of Indochina?
500
Answer in the form of a question: The creation of the partition of India (line of control between Pakistan & India) following Indian self-determination movements, the creation of refugees as a result of the pursuit of self-determination, and the sudden influxes of refugees overwhelming host countries.
What are some unintended consequences of the pursuit of national self-determination?