International Issues (Part Two)

Most of the modern socio-economic conflicts experienced between the United States and The People's Republic of China are rooted in what issue?

• an ongoing war between the USA and China over the spreading of communism

• The United State's history of discriminating and abusing Chinese immigrants

• Major differences and disagreements over religious culture and practices.

• China's long history of abusing basic freedoms and civil rights of its citizens.

What is the most significant criticism of the NATO alliance coming from people in America who want to see the alliance reformed?

• many member nations are not paying their fair share of required contributions

• members nations choosing to contribute much more than they are required to.

• The alliance is involved in far too many deadly wars.

• The NATO alliance does not allow Arab or Muslim countries to join it.

What did the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing and the attacks on 9/11/2001 have in common?

• both events targeted the same buildings in New York City

• both attacks were inspired by opposition to America's foreign policies in the Middle East.

• both were committed by terrorists directly connected to the al-Qaeda network.

• both attacks happened during the presidency of George Bush.

• both attacks targeted American citizens living in Middle Eastern countries

How did President George Bush respond to the attacks on 9/11/2001?

• deploying US military troops into Israel to protect American interests there.

• negotiating an end to all US support alliances with Israel.

• declaring an international "war on terror" to fight and destroy terrorist networks worldwide

• avoided any major actions or reforms for fear of inspiring more attacks in the future.

• officially recognizing a Palestinian nation in the Middle East.

Why did the United States go to war in Afghanistan in 2002?

• to destroy the al-Qaeda terrorist network responsible for the 9/11 attacks.

• to prevent Afghanistan from joining the Soviet Union as a communist nation.

• to prevent Afghanistan from invading and attacking the Nation of Israel.

• to gain control of valuable natural resources for economic development.

Why did the United States military occupy Afghanistan for so long, even after the death of Osama bin-Laden?

• to maintain control of Afghanistan's valuable oil fields and shipping routes.

• Most of the US military did not know Osama bin-Laden was dead for many years.

• The armies of Afghanistan were far better equipped and well trained than the US military.

• to rebuild the nation and prevent the Taliban from returning to power.

The government of Iraq ruled by the dictator Saddam Hussein in 2001 was directly involved in the planning of attacks on 9/11.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What was the main argument for why an international military force led by the United States should invade Iraq and overthrow the dictator, Saddam Hussein?

• Iraq had a direct role in helping organize the attacks on 9/11

• US intelligence officials believed Iraq was developing "weapons of mass destruction" to supply to terrorists.

• The United States was obligated by its alliance with Israel to destroy their enemies in the region.

• Iraq had already attacked American forces in the Middle East, and USA wanted revenge.

Organize the details of these three government acts into the correct categories.

Groups:

(a) The Patriot Act (2001)

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(b) Department of Homeland Security (2003)

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(c) Transportation Security Administration

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(d) All Three Acts

• domestic surveillance of suspected threats.

• strenghthens the governments ability to identify and respond to terror threats.

• Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism

• created in response to the attacks on 9/11/2001

• Federal agency responsible for coordinating US strategy to protect America from terrorism.

• border patrol, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism

• screening passengers and baggage.

• Federal agency responsible for the safety and security of our airports, trains, and ships.