1. Chapter 11 Internationalism and Nationalism
Social Studies 20-2
Chapter 11
Internationalism and Nationalism

2. Key Terms Responsibility to protect Common human heritage
Trickle-down effect

3. Chapter Issue
The issue at the center of this chapter is whether or not promoting internationalism affect nationalism at all.
Please read page 245 aloud
Complete the Handout: “Anticipation Guide”

4. How has changing world conditions promoted internationalism?
Read the opening paragraphs page 246
Challenges that effect one country can now quickly move to other countries
Disease
Information
Terrorism
Transportation

5. Global Village Read the remainder of page 246, and 247
The invention of the Internet, satellite, communications, cellphones and all other forms of communication people use today show the effect of the information revolution
Removing barriers to human communication means that people can now relate to each other on a global scale
Ex: Facebook

6. Voluntary Balkanization
Read page 248
Globalization some argue causes people to withdraw from ordinary society and connect only with like-minded people
As a result people become less willing to trust those with values different from their own
This means they are building new barriers
Ex: Wine tasters, Trekkies, militia groups – use the internet to find like minded people – can polarize their opinion or lead to a call-to-arms
This is called ‘BALKANIZATION’ – the separation of people into isolated, hostile groups

7. How has the United Nations Affected Nationalism?
Read the opening paragraph page 249
UN is not internationally applauded for its international efforts
Failure to stop the violence in Yugoslavia and Rwanda, as well as changing world conditions has led people to question the effectiveness of the UN

8. Changing Direction of the UN
Read the lower half of page 249
There has been a recent recommendation for the UN to relax its tradition of staying out of international conflicts and conflicts that occur within a country
UN has a Responsibility to Protect people when their own countries can not
This protection could take various forms:
Humanitarian aid
Diplomatic missions
Military force

9. Iran Challenges the UN Read page 250
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – meant to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons
Iran signed the Treaty in 1968
The IAEA ( International Atomic Energy Agency ) observes countries for compliance
In 2003 – Iran found to be enriching uranium for nuclear power and weapons
IAEA called on Iran to stop – they refused
Iran claimed they were pursuing national interests and should be allowed to continue
Iran had previously called for the destruction of Israel and denied the holocaust and threatened the United States
UN doesn’t know what to do?

10. Year in Review: 2010

11. Protecting the Common Human Heritage
Read page 251
In 1945 the UN created UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) promotes international co-operation in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication
UNESCO works to create respect for the value and dignity of all civilizations and culture
UNESCO promotes common heritage for all – world heritage sites, traditional skills and knowledge, and the arts

12. World Heritage sites in Canada
Read page 252
Dinosaur Provincial Park – Alberta
Head-Smashed in Buffalo Jump – Alberta
Old Quebec – Quebec
Walton-Glacier International Peace Park – BC
Old Town of Luneburg – Nova Scotia
Complete Handout “Picturing World Heritage Sites in Canada”

13. Threats to Common Human Heritage
Damming of rivers can flood sites
Growth of urbanization
Changing in government and their ideas
Needs and Wants of countries
Example- Taliban destroying largest standing Buddha's in the world, because they were an insult to their religion.

14. How have various International Organizations Affected Nationalism?
Read the opening paragraph page 255
Trade, safer, and faster transportation, and improved communication – shape the growth of internationalism
Each of these forces increases contact among countries at both governmental and non-governmental levels

15. Economic Organizations
Read page 255
When trade everywhere increases, everyone benefits – this idea strongly influenced many recent international trade agreements
People who support this believe that when the economies of developed countries become stronger and richer, a trickle down effect is created – when people in developed countries have more money they will spend it on goods and services produced in less developed countries – everyone benefits

16. World Trade Organization
Read page 256
Is responsible for setting out and enforcing rules of trade around the world.
In 2008 – 150 members
Some believe that the WTO threatens the ability of countries to pursue their national interests
Members join voluntarily
WTO can enforce their rules – through economic sanctions
This gives the WTO power to override decisions made by national governments
Some believe that Multi-national corporations are using the WTO to grab power and make more money

17. Views on the World Trade Organization
Read page 257 and complete Handout “Views on the World Trade Organization”

18. The European Union Read page 258
After years of negotiating, the EU became an official supranational organization in 1993
Main job is to promote peace, security and justice.
Work has been done to create the worlds largest free-trade zones= no trade barriers/restrictions between member countries
Most EU members have agreed to measures that open their national borders to trade and migration.
Debate centers around an EU constitution
This constitution says that once an EU agreement has been signed, a country cannot pass an international law that violates it.

19. Cultural and Language-Based Organizations
Read pages
International Indigenous People’s Organizations
Focused on the rights of Indigenous people
Helped develop the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

20. Arctic Council Representatives from 8 arctic countries
Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, United States, Russia
Ways to protect the fragile Arctic environment
Focus on pollution, biodiversity, sustainability, emergency preparedness, living conditions, climate change

21. La Francophonie
Organization of countries whose official language if French
Not just countries can join
Coordinate efforts to promote democracy, support education, encourage sustainability development and the promotion of the French language

22. International Security Organizations
Alliances to ensure their security
NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Warsaw Pact – Communist Alliance
NORAD – North American Aerospace Defence Command

23. Chapter 11 Quiz
Don’t stress out!