us government - unit 5: international relations
what was the arab spring?
a series of political uprising across the arab world.
which reformist leader ended censoring in his country?
alexander dubcek
____ is a nongovernmental organization that works with nations to ensure the recognition and protection of human rights.
amnesty international
_[blank]_ is a trade restriction a government enacts against a particular nation to block that nation's goods from its markets.
an embargo
refugees who come to the united states can be granted ____ in america so they do not have to return to their native countries.
asylum
teddy roosevelt's presidency is best remembered for which type of diplomacy?
big stick diplomacy
which american president signed the north american free trade agreement?
bill clinton
which health agency is under the supervision of the american federal government?
cdc
what major international event did the fall of the berlin wall precipitate?
collapse of the soviet union
the united states became involved in several regional conflicts during the cold war due to fears of the spread of ___.
communism
which development has frequently prompted demands for democratic government?
corruption
which elements represent obstacles for successful democracies? select all that apply.
corruption war and violence
in american society, immigration is a topic that often causes what reaction in people?
differences of opinion
what is a major means by which terrorist organizations in the world are financially supported?
drug trafficking
what is one of the primary goals of nafta?
ease of trade
which coasts are most associated with modern acts of maritime piracy? select all that apply.
east african southeast asian
through which immigration station did 20 million people enter the united states?
ellis island
the _[blank]_ created a political and economic union of nations to strengthen their influence around the globe and promote commerce between member states.
european union
which was a primary method used by gandhi in leading india's movement for independence from great britain?
exercising nonviolent civil disobedience against british laws
who has provided information about human rights violations in north korea?
exiles and escapees from north korea
many terrorist organizations recruit members by offering __________.
feeling of security common purpose sense of belonging
which governmental agency is primarily responsible for responding to natural disasters in the united states?
fema
what are us citizens required to do when they receive a summons for jury duty?
fill out a questionnaire to determine eligibility
which identifies a major difference between franco's version of fascism and hitler's version?
franco stressed the importance of the catholic church as the main source of national solidarity, while hitler stressed race.
lesson 23
global conflicts
how did lech walesa fight against soviet control in poland?
he led a series of worker strikes
which workers strike resulted in the killing of thousands over 12 days?
hungarian revolution
during the cold war, the united states was involved in certain regional conflicts due to fears later called the domino theory. which answer describes this concept?
if one nation in a region became communist, others nearby would quickly fall to communism.
which organization was instrumental in stabilizing the global economy during the 2008 great recession?
imf
lesson 25
immigration and citizenship
what is the goal of the world bank?
reduce global poverty
what are the intents of terrorist attacks on america? select all that apply.
to destabilize the daily lives of americans to disrupt the regular operations of the united states
which is a legally required duty or responsibility of all us citizens?
to pay taxes
the world bank is a part of which international organization?
united nations
which three nations are signatories of the north america free trade agreement (nafta)?
united states, mexico, and canada
which human rights advocacy group is affiliated with the us government?
usaid
which war saw increased american involvement due to domino theory?
vietnam war
which medical agency was established in 1948 within the united nations system?
who
what organization has the united nations partnered with to protect against e-piracy?
world intellectual property organization
what was one of the major global events which precipitated the global great depression?
world war i
which is a key aspect of fascism?
intense nationalism
lesson 24
international issues and commerce
lesson 21
international relations
lesson 22
international trade
which organization proposed to remove barriers to trade and standardize processes?
international trade organization (ito)
why did fascism appeal to italians in the years after world war i?
it promised economic prosperity and political strength by instilling a strong sense of nationalism.
which two foreign nations were most affected by the global great depression?
japan and germany
what are the two primary ways of achieving citizenship in the united states? select all that apply.
marry a us citizen apply through the uscis
which piece of post-world war ii american foreign policy was instrumental in helping to rebuild europe?
marshall plan
what is a political and economic theory which states that trade is an engine to generate wealth?
mercantilism
what is the fighting in the war on terror officially considered?
military operations
what is the name of the foreign policy that states that acts of european colonization in the americas would be understood as acts of aggression?
monroe doctrine
one of the major foundations for nontraditional economies throughout the world is __________.
narcotics
which workers strike resulted in a union leader becoming part of the communist party?
poznań riots
one reason a nation may impose tariffs is to _[blank]_ its domestic production, consumers, or national security.
protect
in the cycle of economic events, which of the following often occur in the long term after a war is finished? select all that apply.
recession depression
the federal government recognizes individuals and groups fleeing persecution in their home nations as ___.
refugees
which american president called for the tearing down of the berlin war?
ronald reagan
what did the european union provide to its member nations through treaties and agreements?
single currency
to pass the citizenship test in the united states, an individual must show a proficiency in what areas? select all that apply.
speaking english reading in english writing the english language
cybercrime attacks include which of these? select all that apply.
stealing information for personal gain seizing control of government websites
what are two traditional missions of us customs and border protection? select all that apply.
stopping illegal drugs from entering the country keeping illegal immigrants from entering the country
which identify problems many african countries faced after achieving independence? select all that apply.
struggles for power and the lack of experience with democratic institutions led to the rise of military dictators conflicts arose because arbitrarily established colonial borders divided ethnic groups or placed rival groups in the same state.
illegal activities in other nations pose dilemmas for the united states for which of these reasons?
the economies of some countries are partially funded by illegal drugs trafficking to america.
what is a potential risk of not stopping the illegal drug trade throughout the globe?
the support of terrorism with ties to drug money
which explains how the cold war affected politics in nicaragua in the 1980s?
the united states armed nicaraguan contras against the socialist government in a civil war.
which option explains why the united states was interested in the internal policies of countries such as chile and nicaragua from the 1970s to the 1980s?
the united states sought to support right-wing factions or otherwise undermine socialist regimes to increase its sphere of influence against the soviet union.
