International Law SG

Who is considered the father of international law?

• Hugo Grotius

• Eugene Ely

• Edgar R Stevens

• John Paul Jones

Western civilization used the sea for

• Trade, Transport, Communication

• Talking

• Trade, Research

• Science, Transport, Spying

During the 17th century, the territorial sea zone was _____ nautical miles out.

In the 17th century, what country claimed a 12 mile territorial sea? (Defying the 3 mile rule)

• America

• Guam

• Russia

• England

In what part of the sea can no nation restrict any areas or resources for exclusive use?

In what part of the sea do coastal nations have absolute control over their waters?

In what part of the sea do neither the rules of the high seas or territorial seas apply?

What was the law of the sea conference called for

• to make rules for use of the ocean beyond the continental shelf

• to punish Germany for their use of submarines

• to discuss Russia’s rebellion against the 3 mile territorial sea

• to discuss use of wildlife and conservation efforts

What were some of the main issues brought up in the law of sea conference?

• scientific research and marine pollution

• armament treaties between the NATO allies

• passage through straights and special contiguous zones

• fishing and seabeds

What term refers to the right of a ship to pass peacefully through territorial seas?