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Decolonization and Globalization
Decolonization and Globalization
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Citizens from former colonies beginning to immigrate to cities in Europe describes what?
The Berlin Wall rising
Population changes in Europe after WWII
The Cold War
The Great Migration
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Why was there a population shift of Jews during World War II?
They were denied rights
Persecution in Russia and Holocaust in Germany caused shift
Jewish state was created by the UN in 1945
Many Jews just wanted to leave
3
Why did the construction of the Suez Canal have a long-term impact on the region?
British control allowed things to be completed
Israel took the canal and held it
It was a vital part of the oil trade
Europe had a presence in the Middle East
4
Famous Movie Quotes: "Im gonna make him an offer he cant refuse."
The Godfather
A Bronx Tale
Casino
Goodfellas
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Why was the violence in Rwanda considered so much worse than the other violence around Africa?
The Soviet Union became involved
Violence was between multiple countries
The U.S. got involved and took control
Rwanda was a mass genocide
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Which country was controlled by Great Britain before achieving its independence?
India
Vietnam
Korea
Israel
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What world wide trend developed in health due to the impact of globalization?
More people died of disease
International cooperation
Increased quality of life
Increased warfare
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Who are these guys?
N'Sync
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
Backstreet Boys
New Kids on the Block
9
Jewish populations and Arab Palestinians claiming rights to the same land led to...
Tension between the Israeli and Palestinian populations
An alliance that was disbanded after the Warsaw Pact
An alliance that could not be broken
A war that lasted about 600 years
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What were similarities between Bosnia and Rwanda?
Democratization
Violence leading to genocide
Involvement in international organizations
Improved economics
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Famous Movie Quotes: "Are you crying!? There's no crying in baseball!!!"
Field of Dreams
The Sandlot
A League of their Own
Moneyball
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Media coverage of South Africa apartheid led to international pressure to end the policy due to
First televised war
Economic Aid
Communication Technology and Globalization
The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
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What caused India to divide into two separate countries?
The U.S. didn't support them
Differences in religion
The Cold War disputes
Various languages being spoken
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What did both Africa and Latin America have in common?
Communist parties took over both
United Nations did nothing to assist them
Politics were backed by military dictators
Hinduism and Islam pushed into regions
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Why was India's economy so powerful?
There was a low to high cost of labor ratio
Environmental laws that protect India
Large oil industry was established
Educated middle class that allowed IT development
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All of the following were an effect of increased globalization EXCEPT:
Increased division between rich and poor
Spread of American culture
Increased religious blending
Increased involvement in international sports
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All of the following are differences between the Middle East and India EXCEPT
Both were under Soviet control until the late '70s
Both have many different religions and languages
Both countries experienced long revolutions
Both places had a single dominant religion
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Which of the following best describes political changes in Iran since WWII?
Iran became a democracy working with the U.S.
Iran became an independent country with its own form of govt
Iran has had a restrictive Islamic government
Iran was apart of the Warsaw Pact