My dazzling wall by Thomas McGrath https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl Made with a quick smile en-us 2018-05-08 00:33:14 UTC 2018-05-08 02:35:46 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What were the results of the United Nations’ decision to end the mandate system in terms ofstates created (locations) and their subsequent problems? (WHII. 14c) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258746436  Mandates in the Middle East • Established by the League of Nations • Granted independence after World War II • Resulted in Middle East conflicts created by religious differences French Mandates in the Middle East • Syria • Lebanon British Mandates in the Middle East • Jordan (originally Transjordan) • Palestine (part became independent as the State of Israel) 
]]> 2018-05-08 00:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258746436 2. What was the role of Golda Meir and Gamal Abdel Nasser in the creation of the states in theMiddle East? (WHII.14c) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748002  Golda Meir • Prime Minister of Israel • After initial setbacks, led Israel to victory in Yom Kippur War • Sought support of United States Gamal Abdul Nasser • President of Egypt • Nationalized Won Suez Canal from Britain • Established relationship with Soviet Union • Built Aswan High Dam 
]]> 2018-05-08 00:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748002 3. What are some challenges faced by the contemporary world? (WHII. 16a) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748322  Migrations of refugees and others • Refugees as an issue in international conflicts • Migrations of “guest workers” to European cities Ethnic and religious conflicts • Middle East • Northern Ireland • Balkans • Horn of Africa • South Asia ]]> 2018-05-08 00:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748322 4. What new technologies have created opportunities and challenges? (WHII.16a) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748637  Impact of new technologies • Widespread but unequal access to computers and instantaneous communications • Genetic engineering and bioethics ]]> 2018-05-08 00:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748637 5. How does the developing world compare with the developed world in terms of economic, socialand population characteristics? (WHII.16b) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748814  Contrasts between developed and developing nations • Geographic locations of major developed and developing countries • Economic conditions • Social conditions (literacy, access to health care) • Population size and rate of growth ]]> 2018-05-08 00:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748814 6. What impact are economic development and rapid population growth having on theenvironment? (WHII.16b) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748923  Factors affecting environment and society • Economic development • Rapid population growth ]]> 2018-05-08 00:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258748923 7. What are the links between economic and political freedom? (WHII.16b) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749020  Social challenges • Poverty • Poor health • Illiteracy • Famine • Migration ]]> 2018-05-08 00:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749020 8. How is economic interdependence changing the world? (WHII.16c) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749366  Economic interdependence • Role of rapid transportation, communication, and computer networks • Rise and influence of multinational corporations • Changing role of international boundaries • Regional integration (European Union) • Trade agreements - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO) • International organizations - United Nations (UN), International Monetary Fund (IMF) ]]> 2018-05-08 00:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749366 9. What are some examples of international terrorism in our world today that have impacteddeveloped and developing nations? (WHII.16d) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749492 The paris attack, Boston Marathon, 9/11, etc.
]]> 2018-05-08 00:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749492 10. How has terrorism impacted developed and developing nations in the contemporary world?(WHII.16d) thomasmcgrath1730 https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749862  Governmental responses to terrorist activities • Surveillance and privacy rights • Security at ports and airports • Identification badges and photos ]]> 2018-05-08 00:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasmcgrath1730/rsry6c5za6kl/wish/258749862