Africa asia india by William Aydelotte https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo Made with good vibes en-us 2018-05-14 01:50:18 UTC 2018-05-14 02:10:48 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What were the results of the United Nations’ decision to end the mandate system in terms of states created (locations) and their subsequent problems? (WHII. 14c) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260305717  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 (a part became independent as the State of Israel) ]]> 2018-05-14 01:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260305717 3. What are some challenges faced by the contemporary world? (WHII. 16a) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260305819  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 ]]> 2018-05-14 01:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260305819 5. How does the developing world compare with the developed world in terms of economic, social and population characteristics? (WHII.16b) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260305943  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 ]]> 2018-05-14 01:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260305943 9. What are some examples of international terrorism in our world today that have impacted developed and developing nations? (WHII.16d) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260306225  Examples of international terrorism • Munich Olympics • Terrorist attacks in the United States (e.g., 9/11/2001) motivated by extremism (Osama bin Laden). • Car bombings • Suicide bombers • Airline hijackers ]]> 2018-05-14 01:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260306225 2. What was the role of Golda Meir and Gamal Abdel Nasser in the creation of the states in the Middle East? (WHII.14c) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260306773  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 Suez Canal • Established relationship with Soviet Union • Built Aswan High Dam ]]> 2018-05-14 01:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260306773 4. What new technologies have created opportunities and challenges? (WHII.16a) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307164  Impact of new technologies • Widespread but unequal access to computers and instantaneous communications • Genetic engineering and bioethics ]]> 2018-05-14 02:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307164 6. What impact are economic development and rapid population growth having on the environment? (WHII.16b) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307455  Factors affecting environment and society • Economic development • Rapid population growth Environmental challenges • Pollution • Loss of habitat • Global climate change Social challenges • Poverty • Poor health • Illiteracy • Famine • Migration ]]> 2018-05-14 02:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307455 7. What are the links between economic and political freedom? (WHII.16b) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307480  Relationship between economic and political freedom • Free market economies produce rising standards of living and an expanding middle class, which produces growing demands for political freedoms and individual rights. Recent examples include Taiwan and South Korea. ]]> 2018-05-14 02:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307480 8. How is economic interdependence changing the world? (WHII.16c) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307589  Economic interdependence • Role of rapid transportation, communication, and computer networks • Rise and influence of multinational corporations • Changing role of international boundaries • Regional integration, e.g., European Union • Trade agreements, e.g., North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO) • International organizations, e.g., United Nations (UN), International Monetary Fund (IMF) ]]> 2018-05-14 02:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307589 10. How has terrorism impacted developed and developing nations in the contemporary world? (WHII.16d) aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307687  Governmental responses to terrorist activities • Surveillance • Review of privacy rights • Security at ports and airports • Identification badges and photos ]]> 2018-05-14 02:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260307687 aydewg https://padlet.com/aydewg/zjpia2gyq7qo/wish/260308036
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