Social Studies 20-1 - Unit 3 (Questions

What are the three forms of self-determination?

Decolonization, successor states, referenda

Colonialism and imperialism are considered what type of internationalism?

Hegemonic internationalism

How can liberal internationalism be economic?

Liberal internationalism creates trade blocs between nation-states, which provides new international understandings

How is internationalism through international organizations positive in terms of economics?

Trade is increased through the elimination of tariffs and barriers around the world, leading to increased economic prosperity

How is internationalism through international organizations negative in terms of economics?

May have a detrimental effect on poor and middle classes

How did the UN respond to the genocide in Rwanda?

Lacked response in the form of intervention

Why was the UN condemned after the genocide in Rwanda?

Had they recognized that what was happening in Rwanda was genocide, they would have been forced to act, but many countries declined to intervene despite evidence of genocide

What is the favoured approach to foreign policy of Canadians?

Multilateralism

What is the favoured approach to foreign policy of superpowers?

Unilateralism

Why is the Suez Canal so important?

Directly links Mediterranean and Red Sea, making it an essential route for oil travelling to Britain

Describe the Suez Canal Crisis.

Egypt took control of and nationalized the Suez Canal, which worried Western governments due to its importance to Britain’s economy. Britain, France, and Israel plotted an attack on the Canal, while Egypt obtained arms from the Soviet Union. Israel advanced forces in a pre-planned action with Britain and France. Britain and France ordered both Israel and Egypt to retreat, hoping Egypt would. Egypt did not retreat, so Britain and France began to bomb the Canal area

How did the Suez Canal Crisis affect relationships between Britain and the United States?

The US, who did not want a war, had urged Britain to seek peace. Britain did not follow this advice, which threatened to divide the two countries

What was invented out of the Suez Crisis? How did this end the crisis?

A peacekeeping force, which entered the Canal Zone and allowed Britain, France, and Israel to withdraw their forces without the appearance of defeat

What was Canada’s role in Afghanistan?

Canada and 36 other UN nations fought against the Taliban in a peacemaking mission

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

To maintain international peace and security

What is the main purpose of the World Trade Organization?

Promote free trade, resolve trade issues between member nations

Why do some consider the WTO not the be a supranational organization?

Benefits rich countries and not powerful ones, thus not putting the interests of the globe first

What was the original purpose of NATO?

Designed to defend and maintain security o member nations

How has the purpose of NATO changed?

Has now transformed into a supranational organization a more general security force designed broadly to protect the global interests of the member nations

What is the purpose of NORAD?

Aerospace warning and control for North America (US and Canada)

What are the characteristics of non-governmental organizations?

Non-profit, non-religious, pacifist

What is the Arctic Council?

Promotes cooperation and coordinates interaction between member nation-states

Why was the Arctic Council created?

Member nations met to develop an Arctic environmental protection strategy

How does the WTO promote hegemonic internationalism?

Promotes the domination of trade over all other forms of international relations, assumes free trade to be the correct policy for all nations

How does the IMF promote hegemonic internationalism?

When countries have difficulty paying back borrowed loans, the IMF attaches conditions that can create great hardship, which usually reflect a dominant, particular way of solving problems

Why was the creation of the EU proposed?

Eliminate friction and build cooperative relationships in Europe after WWII to prevent future European wars

How does the EU function now?

Functions as a supranatural entity that is actively involved in international issues