CSMS KEMP CIVICS INTERNATIONAL FLASHCARD 24-25

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Imagine you're on a thrilling time-travel adventure with Emma, Ava, and Aria! You're exploring an era filled with iconic events like the launch of Sputnik, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs invasion, and the construction of the Berlin Wall. Which era have you landed in?

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The Cold War

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Imagine you're part of a secret club with Nora, Daniel, and Benjamin. The club's mission is similar to the original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). What was this mission?

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Provide for a defense pact against possible Soviet aggression.

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Why did the United States get involved in Vietnam during the 1960s? Options: Was it because they feared that if Vietnam became communist, then surrounding countries would quickly follow? Or was it because Vietnam had been a staging area for the resupply of North Korean troops in the Korean War? Could it be that Japan was threatened militarily by the possibility of a Communist government in Vietnam? Or maybe the American people demanded the government support Vietnam?

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They feared that if Vietnam became communist, then surrounding countries would quickly follow.

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In the 1990s, Nora, Evelyn, and Zoe embarked on a thrilling adventure to uncover the primary subject of a treaty between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. What was this treaty all about?

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free trade between the three countries

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Imagine you're part of a global club founded in 1945, where Maya, Aria, and Arjun are members, working together to promote world peace, security, and economic development. What is the name of this international peacekeeping organization?

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United Nations

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Emma, Aria, and Jackson were discussing historical events in class. They stumbled upon a list of issues that led to American involvement in a major conflict. Can you guess which conflict it was?

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World War I

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What event is generally considered to be the 'spark' that ignited the 'War on Terrorism'?

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September 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S.

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Imagine you're a history detective like Evelyn, and you're tasked with solving the mystery of the first Gulf War (1990-1991). What was the MAIN cause of this conflict? Was it because Iraq's secretive testing of a nuclear weapon along the border of Iran was discovered? Or perhaps Iraq repeatedly launched attacks on civilian targets within Israel? Could it be that Iraq was suspected of possessing weapons of mass destruction? Or was it because Iraq's army boldly invaded the neighboring country of Kuwait?

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Iraq's army boldly invaded the neighboring country of Kuwait.

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Imagine you're Harper, a skilled diplomat in a world of kingdoms. Which BEST describes your main tool for keeping peace?

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settling disagreements by talking

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Grace and Oliver are on a quest to discover the fascinating world of citizenship and government. What is this intriguing subject called?

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Civics