World History Unit 10

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What impact did Nelson Mandela have on South Africa?

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Helped bring an end to Apartheid

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What is Existentialism?

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The philosophical belief that we are each responsible for creating purpose or meaning in our own lives.

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What impact did the microchip have on the use of computers?

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Significantly improved public use of the internet.

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What happened at Tiananmen Square?

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Military tanks and soldiers were ordered to attack non-violent protesters and crush the democratic movement.

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What was the Balfour Declaration?

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It led to the establishment of the state of Israel.

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What was the Space Race?

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A Cold War rivalry between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.

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What was the overall goal of creating the European Union?

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It was formed to address economic, political and legal relations of the countries in Europe.

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What did the Marshall plan intend to do?

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Help stabilize European economies after WWII

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Which 2 countries had an agreement to not use their nuclear arsenals?

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U.S. & U.S.S.R.

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What was the purpose of Perestroika? Who introduced it?

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Mikhail Gorbachev wanted to improve the USSR's economic state.