Why should prosperous nations be concerned about conflicts in the developing world, even if not involved?

These conflicts can have global implications, like terrorism

What is the best argument against Freud's belief that violence is an innate part of human nature?

There are numerous examples of societies that promote peace

How can addressing social issues like poverty and overpopulation help prevent wars?

It would make people less likely to fight over resources

Where would one be MOST likely to find enforcement terrorism?

in countries plagued by civil unrest and war

Which is the BEST argument for working with other nations to prevent terrorism?

Less terrorism makes the world safer since it can happen anywhere.

Why is terrorism difficult to define despite being widely recognized when it occurs?

Whether an act of violence is justified often depends on one's perspective

Why do most nations fail to remove land mines after leaving a conflict, despite international law requiring it?

The departing nation does not have to deal with the long-term consequences

Are Chechen rebel groups likely to end their attacks in response to pressure from the Russian government?

Probably not since they already object to the government

Why is it harder to label violent acts within a society as terrorism compared to external attacks like 9/11?

Those within a society are often expressing frustrations others feel

If a terrorist would use chemical weapons, would they need to use a fatal amount to be effective?

No, non-lethal attacks can effectively disrupt society

How does technology contribute to the increased risk of war in the population and technology theory?

Technology becomes less personal and makes killing easier.

The Middle East has among the highest concentration of land mines. What conclusion can you draw based on this info?

It is a region that has suffered through years of war

China & India have gender inequity due to uneven birth rates. Are they vulnerable for war under the youth bulge theory?

Yes, they will have many young men who cannot start families

Why were the Founding Fathers' violent actions during the Boston Tea Party seen as heroic rather than terrorism?

It served the larger cause of American independence, which is a positive

Which BEST explains why it is so difficult to determine the exact number of deaths related to war?

Many die from consequences like illness or starvation

What was the global impact of the arms race between the United States and the USSR?

It encouraged the stockpiling of nuclear weapons among large & small nation

Which BEST explains why weapons factories are often found in major cities?

They would be easier to attack if they were in isolated regions

Which is an example of collateral damage?

a hospital that is hit by accident during a bombing

Why is it difficult to get accurate data on the number of veterans affected by PTSD?

PTSD is often masked by other issues, like alcohol and drug abuse

Why would a large-scale war today likely cause more deaths than smaller conflicts in recent history?

The population is growing and weapons are getting more destructive

What does the high suicide rate among U.S. veterans suggest about the country's military spending priorities?

It is focused on war, not the aftermath

Which of these is the BEST example of biological terrorism?

A terrorist releases an airborne disease on a subway car

What is the most compelling argument for banning landmines besides the injuries they cause?

They make land and resources unusable, preventing development

When are nations most likely to engage in arms races and increase weapon stockpiling?

They will often occur within a region where there are preexisting tensions

How can a wealthy country's efforts to reduce poverty seem like an attempt to change culture or beliefs?

Giving women birth control can seem to be undermining the authority of men

Generally, casualties increase when military technology gets more sophisticated. How do IEDs challenge this idea?

They are very destructive while cheap and easy to make

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1
Why should prosperous nations be concerned about conflicts in the developing world, even if not involved?
They could make money by selling weapons
Ongoing wars will not resolve issues like poverty
These conflicts can have global implications, like terrorism
Isolationist policies have proven to be effective in the long run
2
What is the best argument against Freud's belief that violence is an innate part of human nature?
There is no way to separate violence from human nature
Violence can only be taught since children are innocent
There are numerous examples of societies that promote peace
Violence is found in the animal world, therefore it is natural
3
How can addressing social issues like poverty and overpopulation help prevent wars?
It would help eliminate cultural differences
It would prove that war is a choice that nations make
It would make every person in the world happy
It would make people less likely to fight over resources
4
Where would one be MOST likely to find enforcement terrorism?
in countries plagued by civil unrest and war
In nations where the majority of people do not follow laws
in well-established western nations
in places where law enforcement does not receive proper training
5
Theories of war only apply to international war, not civil wars
False
True
6
Which is the BEST argument for working with other nations to prevent terrorism?
Less terrorism makes the world safer since it can happen anywhere.
It jeopardizes the safety of nations who invest heavily in national securit
Not all nations can be trusted to handle sensitive information
Terrorism often has the greatest impact in regions w/ much political unrest
7
Why is terrorism difficult to define despite being widely recognized when it occurs?
There are no laws that specifically address terrorism in many nations
Whether an act of violence is justified often depends on one's perspective
Terrorists are often seen as heroes among the people who support them
Theres no working definition of terrorism thats internationally recognized
8
Why do most nations fail to remove land mines after leaving a conflict, despite international law requiring it?
Most military personnel are unaware of international legal requirements
Militaries do not have the budget for land mine removal
The departing nation does not have to deal with the long-term consequences
Even nations that use them do not know how to safely remove them
9
Are Chechen rebel groups likely to end their attacks in response to pressure from the Russian government?
Probably not since they already object to the government
No, the objectives of this group are violence and chaos
Yes, terrorist groups are easily persuaded to drop their missions
They will likely be given independence since that will stop the violence
10
Why is it harder to label violent acts within a society as terrorism compared to external attacks like 9/11?
Those within a society are often expressing frustrations others feel
No difference between violence committed by internal & external terrorists
Those dissatisfied with society often express themselves in productive ways
Those outside of society are the only terrorists who resort to violence
11
If a terrorist would use chemical weapons, would they need to use a fatal amount to be effective?
No, non-lethal attacks can effectively disrupt society
Yes, but only if they targeted a military population
No, all terrorist attacks are considered effective
Yes, otherwise it would not be considered terrorism
12
How does technology contribute to the increased risk of war in the population and technology theory?
Technology is irrelevant if there is not a sudden population growth
Technology changes very little because people are naturally violent
Technology becomes less personal and makes killing easier.
Tech depends on people having advanced skills, limiting access to violence
13
The Middle East has among the highest concentration of land mines. What conclusion can you draw based on this info?
It is a region that has suffered through years of war
The Middle East has not banned the use of land mines
Land mine use is uncommon in other parts of the world
It is a region known for advanced and sophisticated weapons
14
China & India have gender inequity due to uneven birth rates. Are they vulnerable for war under the youth bulge theory?
No, gender is not an important element in youth bulge theory
No, that theory only applies if there is a surplus of women
Yes, they will have many young men who cannot start families
Yes, gender ratios are the only element in the theory, so war is likely
15
Why were the Founding Fathers' violent actions during the Boston Tea Party seen as heroic rather than terrorism?
The British did not have a word for terrorism in this era
Since the U.S. did not exist, there could be no terrorism against it
It served the larger cause of American independence, which is a positive
It was not viewed as heroic at the time, but history changes perspectives
16
Which BEST explains why it is so difficult to determine the exact number of deaths related to war?
Many societies do not keep good records of their populations
Only those who die during battle count as casualties of war
Many die from consequences like illness or starvation
Most societies will not admit how many of their people were killed
17
What was the global impact of the arms race between the United States and the USSR?
Reduced tensions among great powers meant less conflicts among small nation
It encouraged the stockpiling of nuclear weapons among large & small nation
It ensures that there will never be a nuclear war
It meant that only the most powerful nations have access to nuclear weapons
18
Which BEST explains why weapons factories are often found in major cities?
Enemies generally do not attack densely populated urban areas
Weapons factories are often disguised as something else
Only nations with major cities can engage in war
They would be easier to attack if they were in isolated regions
19
Which theory of war does the Cold War's prolonged standoff without full-scale conflict best illustrate?
relations-among-states theory
economic theories of war
nature-of-human-nature theory
youth bulge theory
20
Which is an example of collateral damage?
a targeted strike on a munitions factory in a major city
several soldiers who die months after the war from battle injuries
the support staff of a military unit that is attacked
a hospital that is hit by accident during a bombing
21
Why is it difficult to get accurate data on the number of veterans affected by PTSD?
PTSD is often masked by other issues, like alcohol and drug abuse
There are few known or reported symptoms of PTSD
PTSD is a brand new development that did not exist in earlier wars
Only those who have served in the military will be impacted by PTSD
22
Why would a large-scale war today likely cause more deaths than smaller conflicts in recent history?
There are more nations that currently have the funds to go to war
The population is growing and weapons are getting more destructive
There is a general increase in terrorist acts across the globe
War is now an accepted part of society so most people expect it will happen
23
What does the high suicide rate among U.S. veterans suggest about the country's military spending priorities?
There is a lot of money wasted in military spending
Other countries have more efficient militaries
The United States is not spending enough
It is focused on war, not the aftermath
24
Before 9/11, the United States had not been the victim of terrorism
True
False
25
Which of these is the BEST example of biological terrorism?
A terrorist plants a bomb at a botanical garden
A terrorist destroys a building, creating environmental damage
A terrorist releases an airborne disease on a subway car
A terrorist threatens to bomb hospitals if demands are not met
26
What is the most compelling argument for banning landmines besides the injuries they cause?
They can be easily removed, but governments are indifferent to the issue
They discourage tourism and international visitors
After the conflict, military personnel are still in danger
They make land and resources unusable, preventing development
27
When are nations most likely to engage in arms races and increase weapon stockpiling?
They will often occur within a region where there are preexisting tensions
Any time a country finds a way to access nuclear weapons they can happen
They will often happen during a period of peace since nations can stockpile
Now that the U.S. and Soviet Union found peace, arms races are not likely
28
Some believe that terrorism is inevitable because it is just part of human nature to fight
True
False
29
How can a wealthy country's efforts to reduce poverty seem like an attempt to change culture or beliefs?
Western countries tend to help some nations more than others
Giving women birth control can seem to be undermining the authority of men
Focusing poverty efforts on children ignores the needs of adult populations
Providing aid can often be seen as a way of building alliances
30
Generally, casualties increase when military technology gets more sophisticated. How do IEDs challenge this idea?
They are very destructive while cheap and easy to make
Only very developed nations have access to IEDs
They cost a lot to produce and are used by professional armies
They are more commonly used by non-Western nations

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