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Modern Global Issues Unit 12
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SOCIAL CHANGE MOVEMENTS Part I
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Tactics Civil Disobedience (CD) Civil Disobedience (CD) Peacefully Breaking Unfair Laws on Purpose Peacefully Breaking Unfair Laws on Purpose Protests Protests Marches, Boycotts, Sit-Ins Marches, Boycotts, Sit-Ins
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U.S. Civil Rights Movement Rev Martin Luther King Jr Rev Martin Luther King Jr Led non-violent protest movements across the U.S. to get equal rights for African Americans Led non-violent protest movements across the U.S. to get equal rights for African Americans Malcolm X Malcolm X Muslim preacher who advocated protection & retaliation for AAs Muslim preacher who advocated protection & retaliation for AAs
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South African Apartheid Nelson Mandela Against Racist Apartheid System in South Africa Nelson Mandela Against Racist Apartheid System in South Africa Advocated both Civil Disobedience and violent resistance Advocated both Civil Disobedience and violent resistance 27 Yrs in Prison; Later President 27 Yrs in Prison; Later President
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Other Movements Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square FAIL; Chinese Citizens Wanted Democracy & Were Crushed FAIL; Chinese Citizens Wanted Democracy & Were Crushed Arab Spring Arab Spring Citizens Push for Removal of Bad Leaders in Middle East Countries Citizens Push for Removal of Bad Leaders in Middle East Countries Occupy/Tea Party Occupy/Tea Party US Movement Against Big Business/Government US Movement Against Big Business/Government
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Tiananmen Square
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Notable Activists Mohandes Ghandi Mohandes Ghandi Liberation of India from British Liberation of India from British Ceasar Chavez Ceasar Chavez Mexican Rights in US Mexican Rights in US
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Who Would You Want to Meet? Pick One: Pick One: MLK Jr MLK Jr Malcolm X Malcolm X Gandhi Gandhi Mandela Mandela Caesar Chavez Caesar Chavez You are a Reporter You are a Reporter Create a Small Biography (Name, Hometown, 2 Accomplishments) Create a Small Biography (Name, Hometown, 2 Accomplishments) Write 10 GOOD Questions You Would Ask Them As a Reporter Write 10 GOOD Questions You Would Ask Them As a Reporter
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Part I International Conflicts
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New Age Outlaws During the Cold War; Conflict Btwn Nations Reflected the battle between Communism & Capitalism During the Cold War; Conflict Btwn Nations Reflected the battle between Communism & Capitalism Point was nationalism & the desire to gain more power existed during & after Cold War Point was nationalism & the desire to gain more power existed during & after Cold War
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Israel-Palestine Conflict After WWII, Israel was Created & Placed the Jews in the Middle of the Arab/Muslim World After WWII, Israel was Created & Placed the Jews in the Middle of the Arab/Muslim World Where the PALESTINIANS Lived Where the PALESTINIANS Lived Anger From Back to the Crusades (13 th Century) Anger From Back to the Crusades (13 th Century) U.S. Funds & Supports Israel; Arab Countries Support Palestine U.S. Funds & Supports Israel; Arab Countries Support Palestine
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Israel vs Palestine
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American Intervention Gulf War (1991) Gulf War (1991) Saddam Hussein Invades Kuwait for Oil ; US Kicks Him Out Saddam Hussein Invades Kuwait for Oil ; US Kicks Him Out Afghanistan (2001) Afghanistan (2001) US kicks out terrorist supporting Taliban; US kicks out terrorist supporting Taliban; Iraq War (2003) Iraq War (2003) Belief Saddam had Weapons of Mass Destruction Belief Saddam had Weapons of Mass Destruction Invasion & Removal but NO Weapons Found Invasion & Removal but NO Weapons Found
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European Intervention French Indochina War French Indochina War Vietnamese fought to get independence from French rulers Vietnamese fought to get independence from French rulers Falklands War Falklands War UK vs Argentina; Argentina claimed lands belonging to Brits UK vs Argentina; Argentina claimed lands belonging to Brits Soviet-Afghan War Soviet-Afghan War Russia’s Goal to Conquer Afghanistan; FAIL Russia’s Goal to Conquer Afghanistan; FAIL
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Other Conflicts Six Day War Six Day War Israel-Arab War; Israel crushes Arab countries like Egypt Israel-Arab War; Israel crushes Arab countries like Egypt War in Bosnia War in Bosnia NATO intervention in regional conflict ; Numerous War Crimes NATO intervention in regional conflict ; Numerous War Crimes Iran-Iraq War Iran-Iraq War Iraq (supported by US) Invades Iran Iraq (supported by US) Invades Iran Civil Wars Civil Wars Rwanda; Syria Rwanda; Syria
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Conflicts Quiz 1. Who supports Israel in the conflict between Israel & Palestine? 1. Who supports Israel in the conflict between Israel & Palestine? 2. What is the conflict of Israel & Palestine Over? 2. What is the conflict of Israel & Palestine Over? 4. Describe any one of the conflicts Europeans Intervened In 4. Describe any one of the conflicts Europeans Intervened In 4. Who did the US support in the Iran-Iraq War? What’s Interesting About That? 4. Who did the US support in the Iran-Iraq War? What’s Interesting About That?
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Part II Environmental Issues
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The Environmental Concern The Industrialization Period & the New Technology Highlighted the Dangers of Pollution & Lack of Resources (Scarcity) The Industrialization Period & the New Technology Highlighted the Dangers of Pollution & Lack of Resources (Scarcity) How so? How so? World Scientists & World Politicians to Disagree On What Should & Must Be Done World Scientists & World Politicians to Disagree On What Should & Must Be Done Why would they disagree? Why would they disagree?
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Overpopulation Due to More Food & Cures to Diseases Due to More Food & Cures to Diseases More People = Less Resources For Others More People = Less Resources For Others Problems Problems Food Shortages Food Shortages Water Supply Water Supply Less Natural Resources Less Natural Resources
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Global Warming Carbon Emissions From Man-Made Tech Has Damaged the OZONE Layer That Keeps The Earth From Heating Carbon Emissions From Man-Made Tech Has Damaged the OZONE Layer That Keeps The Earth From Heating KYOTO Protocol KYOTO Protocol Attempt by World Leaders to Put Limits on Carbon Emissions Attempt by World Leaders to Put Limits on Carbon Emissions
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KYOTO Protocol
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OIL! Most Important Natural Resource; But Is Limited in Amount Most Important Natural Resource; But Is Limited in Amount Use for All Modes of Transport & Buildings Use for All Modes of Transport & Buildings OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) Controls Most of the Oil in The World; POWER Controls Most of the Oil in The World; POWER
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OPEC Nations
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Alternative Energy Use of Different Power Sources That Will Possibly Be Safer Than Oil and Last Longer Use of Different Power Sources That Will Possibly Be Safer Than Oil and Last Longer Examples: Examples: Solar Solar Wind Wind Nuclear Nuclear Geothermal Geothermal Electrical Electrical
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Activities Activity A: Activity A: Complete the OPEC Worksheet Using The Internet on Your Phone OR The Book Complete the OPEC Worksheet Using The Internet on Your Phone OR The Book Activity B: Activity B: Use the 4 of the 5 Energy Sources We Listed AND Give Me a Positive of the Energy Source & A Negative of the Energy Source Use the 4 of the 5 Energy Sources We Listed AND Give Me a Positive of the Energy Source & A Negative of the Energy Source
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Environment Quiz 1. What is the Goal of the KYOTO Protocol? 1. What is the Goal of the KYOTO Protocol? 2. Describe the Power of OPEC 2. Describe the Power of OPEC 4. Name 2 Countries in OPEC 4. Name 2 Countries in OPEC 4. Name an ALTERNATIVE Energy Source, a Positive & a Negative 4. Name an ALTERNATIVE Energy Source, a Positive & a Negative
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Part II Modern Organizations & Movements
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Changes in World Leadership With Only One True Superpower Country Remaining, Cooperation Among Citizens & Nations Was Needed To Get Things Done With Only One True Superpower Country Remaining, Cooperation Among Citizens & Nations Was Needed To Get Things Done Nations & Citizens From New Alliances, Often For Special Interests Nations & Citizens From New Alliances, Often For Special Interests
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Economic Alliances North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Organization to Promote Free trade Among Member Countries European Union European Union Goal to Unite European Nations Economically & To Promote Cooperation Goal to Unite European Nations Economically & To Promote Cooperation World Bank World Bank
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Terrorist Organizations AL-Queda AL-Queda Middle Eastern Group Designed to Break Down Dominance of US/Europe Middle Eastern Group Designed to Break Down Dominance of US/Europe Irish Republican Army Irish Republican Army Terrorist group in Ireland ; through civil war btwn Catholics & Protestants Terrorist group in Ireland ; through civil war btwn Catholics & Protestants Palestinian Liberation Organization Palestinian Liberation Organization Group Trying to Violently Remove the Jews from Palestinian land in Israel Group Trying to Violently Remove the Jews from Palestinian land in Israel
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Modern Movements Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square FAIL; Chinese Citizens Wanted Democracy & Were Crushed FAIL; Chinese Citizens Wanted Democracy & Were Crushed Arab Spring Arab Spring Citizens Push for Removal of Bad Leaders in Middle East Countries Citizens Push for Removal of Bad Leaders in Middle East Countries Occupy/Tea Party Occupy/Tea Party US Movement Against Big Business/Government US Movement Against Big Business/Government
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Assignment I Can There Be Peace? Look At The Maps, Write One BIG Observation You Get From It Look At The Maps, Write One BIG Observation You Get From It Summarize Entire Video in 3 Bullet Points Summarize Entire Video in 3 Bullet Points Answer Questions in Complete Sentences (2 or 3 apiece): Answer Questions in Complete Sentences (2 or 3 apiece): 1. Why Does The Israel-Palestine Problem Exist? What Makes It a Difficult Problem 1. Why Does The Israel-Palestine Problem Exist? What Makes It a Difficult Problem 2. What Do The Israelis REALLY Want? 2. What Do The Israelis REALLY Want? 3. What Do the Palestinians REALLY Want? 3. What Do the Palestinians REALLY Want?
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The Middle East
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Assignment II Terrorism Look Up AL-QUEDA: Look Up AL-QUEDA: Who Founded it? Who Founded it? What Was Their Beliefs? What Was Their Beliefs? What Tactics Did They Use? What Tactics Did They Use? What is A Notable Attack They’ve Done? What is A Notable Attack They’ve Done? Look Up ANOTHER Qrganization: Look Up ANOTHER Qrganization: Who Founded it? Who Founded it? What Was Their Beliefs? What Was Their Beliefs? What Tactics Did They Use? What Tactics Did They Use? What is A Notable Attack They’ve Done? What is A Notable Attack They’ve Done?
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Terrorist Organizations Domestic (in U.S.) Domestic (in U.S.) KKK KKK Skinheads Skinheads Animal Liberation Front Animal Liberation Front Militias Militias International International Al-Queda Al-Queda Hezbollah Hezbollah Irish Republican Army Irish Republican Army Japanese Red Army Japanese Red Army
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Essential Questions What threat do non-nation state (terrorists) actors pose to global security?
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OrganizationsQuiz 1. What is NAFTA Trying to Promote? 1. What is NAFTA Trying to Promote? 2. How Does the European Union Promote Interdependence? 2. How Does the European Union Promote Interdependence? 3. Name a Terrorist Organization & their Cause? 3. Name a Terrorist Organization & their Cause? 4. Name a Movement & Its Cause 4. Name a Movement & Its Cause
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Part IV Global Incidents
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NATO’s Actions NATO used military force often to “protect” Democracy/Capitalism Around the World NATO used military force often to “protect” Democracy/Capitalism Around the World Berlin Blockade (1948-49) Berlin Blockade (1948-49) Soviets BLOCK food/supplies to Democratic Germany; NATO Airlift’s food/supplies to them Soviets BLOCK food/supplies to Democratic Germany; NATO Airlift’s food/supplies to them Kosovo War /Bosnian War Kosovo War /Bosnian War NATO & UN troops Attempt to prevent genocide among ethnic Europeans NATO & UN troops Attempt to prevent genocide among ethnic Europeans
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Iranian Revolution & Impact Iranian Revolution (1979) Iranian Revolution (1979) US/NATO supported Iran Pres Shah was Corrupt & Disliked By Citizens US/NATO supported Iran Pres Shah was Corrupt & Disliked By Citizens Removed & Replaced in Rev. By More Religious AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI Removed & Replaced in Rev. By More Religious AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI Impact Impact Iran Hostage Crisis- U.S. Diplomats Taken Hostage By Revolutionaries (179-81) Iran Hostage Crisis- U.S. Diplomats Taken Hostage By Revolutionaries (179-81) Iran More Religious & Against the U.S. (Nuke?) Iran More Religious & Against the U.S. (Nuke?)
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Nuclear Proliferation Proliferation is Building Up of Weapons; Some Countries Bring Us Closer to WW3 By Building WMDs Proliferation is Building Up of Weapons; Some Countries Bring Us Closer to WW3 By Building WMDs India vs Pakistan India vs Pakistan Two Countries Ready For War; BOTH w/ Nukes Ready to Strike Two Countries Ready For War; BOTH w/ Nukes Ready to Strike North Korea (Communist) North Korea (Communist) Kim Jong Il Threaten South Korea w/ a Nuke Kim Jong Il Threaten South Korea w/ a Nuke
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Kashmir
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Genocides/Ethnic Cleansing Genocide is the systematic murder of one particular race or “gene pool” Genocide is the systematic murder of one particular race or “gene pool” United Nations & NATO took Action to Fight Against Genocide in Bosnia/Kosovo But Take Little Action in RWANDA & DARFUR United Nations & NATO took Action to Fight Against Genocide in Bosnia/Kosovo But Take Little Action in RWANDA & DARFUR
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Errors Challenger/Columbia Disaster Challenger/Columbia Disaster American Space Ships Explode American Space Ships Explode World War III !? World War III !? US Fails to Warn Russia & Practicing War Tactics; Almost Cause WW3 US Fails to Warn Russia & Practicing War Tactics; Almost Cause WW3 Three-Mile Island/Chernobyl Three-Mile Island/Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdowns in US & Russia That Caused Evacuations Nuclear Meltdowns in US & Russia That Caused Evacuations
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