9th Grade International Relations Passages

Analyze the political, economic, and cultural factors that contribute to terrorism and assess its impacts. Learners will identify root causes and evaluate counter-terrorism strategies, developing critical thinking skills in examining complex global issues.

Investigate key international organizations such as NATO, the EU, and the UN. Comprehend their functions, roles, and the impact they have on a global scale.

Examine the roles of international organizations, such as the EU and the UN, focusing on their benefits and drawbacks. Develop abilities in assessing the challenges of global cooperation.

Examine the roles and functions of the United Nations and the Security Council during the Cold War, focusing on understanding geopolitical strategies and international peacekeeping efforts. Gain insights into the methods used to maintain global stability and the impact of international diplomacy during this period.

Examine the effects of globalization with a focus on case studies such as the Zapatista movement and NAFTA. Enhance critical thinking about the impacts of global trade and historical economic events, fostering a deeper understanding of their implications.

Investigate NATO's formation and its strategic defense mechanisms while examining its evolving role within U.S. foreign policy. Gain insights into NATO's influence on global security and its impact on shaping U.S. policy initiatives. Learners will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the alliance's strategic importance and its implications for international relations.

Investigate Taft's Dollar Diplomacy and Wilson's Moral Diplomacy, focusing on their contrasting foreign policy strategies. Understand how these policies influenced American expansionism and intervention practices. Explore the unique characteristics and impacts of each approach, analyzing their effectiveness and underlying principles. Gain insights into how these diplomatic strategies shaped U.S. interactions on the global stage during the early 20th century.

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Study U.S. foreign policy strategies from the Cold War to post-9/11, focusing on in-depth analyses of diplomatic efforts and military interventions. Gain insights into how these strategies influenced global relations and shaped international dynamics. Develop skills in critical evaluation, historical interpretation, and understanding geopolitical impacts of U.S. policies in various periods.

Analyze how trade organizations and treaties enhance economic integration and facilitate dispute resolution. Learners gain an understanding of the impact of trade agreements on global economic development.