Question 1

Identify the following term(s).
-North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Accepted Answer

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was a landmark trade pact signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States that came into effect on January 1, 1994. Its primary purpose was to eliminate most tariffs on products traded among the three countries, thereby creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America.

Historical Significance of NAFTA:

1. **Trade Liberalization**: NAFTA was significant for being one of the world's largest free trade zones. It dramatically reduced trade barriers and tariffs on thousands of goods between the member countries, which facilitated an increase in cross-border trade and investment.

2. **Economic Integration**: The agreement led to greater economic integration among the three countries. It allowed for the easier movement of goods, services, capital, and labor, which helped in creating a more competitive economic environment and aimed to boost the economies of all member nations.

3. **Industrial Growth and Job Creation**: NAFTA's implementation was associated with industrial growth in member countries, particularly in sectors such as automotive, agriculture, and services. It also contributed to job creation, although the extent and distribution of these benefits have been subject to debate.

4. **Controversy and Criticism**: NAFTA was historically significant for the controversy it generated, particularly in the United States and Canada, where it was blamed for job losses in manufacturing sectors due to companies relocating to Mexico to take advantage of lower labor costs. This led to debates about the impact of globalization and free trade on domestic economies and workers.

5. **Influence on Global Trade**: NAFTA set a precedent for future trade agreements by including provisions on intellectual property rights, environmental standards, and labor rights. It served as a model for negotiating complex trade deals and influenced the way countries approached trade liberalization.

6. **Political Relations**: The agreement strengthened political relations between the three countries, fostering closer cooperation on various economic and non-economic issues, including security, immigration, and environmental concerns.

7. **Renegotiation and USMCA**: The historical significance of NAFTA also lies in its renegotiation. It was extensively renegotiated and eventually replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which came into effect on July 1, 2020. The USMCA aimed to address various criticisms of NAFTA, including labor protections, environmental standards, and digital trade.

In summary, NAFTA was historically significant for transforming North American economies, influencing global trade policy, and sparking a debate on the benefits and drawbacks of trade liberalization. Its legacy continues to shape economic and political relations in the region through its successor, the USMCA.

Question 2

Which of the following were powerful conservative political forces in the 21st century?

Accepted Answer

A)  The haredim, or ultra-orthodox Jews 
B)  Catholic popes 
C)  Evangelical Protestantism 
D)  Hindu zealots of the BJP party 
E)  all of the above 
A)  The haredim, or ultra-orthodox Jews 
B)  Catholic popes 
C)  Evangelical Protestantism 
D)  Hindu zealots of the BJP party 
E)  all of the above E

Question 3

The North American Free Trade Agreement, the world's largest trade zone,

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A)  raised tariffs with Canada. 
B)  allowed the world free trade with North America. 
C)  was never agreed to. 
D)  eliminated tariffs among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 
E)  was one of the great accomplishments of the European Union. 
A)  raised tariffs with Canada. 
B)  allowed the world free trade with North America. 
C)  was never agreed to. 
D)  eliminated tariffs among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 
E)  was one of the great accomplishments of the European Union. D

Question 4

Terrorist tactics such as bombings, kidnappings, and assassinations have been practiced by

Accepted Answer

A)  Chechen rebels in Russia. 
B)  Basque separatists in Spain. 
C)  Protestant and Catholic extremists in Northern Ireland. 
D)  Tamil separatists in Sri Lanka. 
E)  All of these 
A)  Chechen rebels in Russia. 
B)  Basque separatists in Spain. 
C)  Protestant and Catholic extremists in Northern Ireland. 
D)  Tamil separatists in Sri Lanka. 
E)  All of these

Question 5

The motives for the September 11, 2001, attacks included

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A)  the price of oil. 
B)  access to American education in the non-Western world. 
C)  anger over American control of the Suez Canal. 
D)  anger at American influence in the Middle East. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  the price of oil. 
B)  access to American education in the non-Western world. 
C)  anger over American control of the Suez Canal. 
D)  anger at American influence in the Middle East. 
E)  all of these.

Question 6

What sparked the forced resignation of Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf?

Accepted Answer

The abrupt firing of the count

Question 7

Failing to find weapons of mass destruction, and after toppling Saddam Husain, the U.S. failed

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A)  to foresee a guerilla insurrection. 
B)  to prevent sectarian violence. 
C)  to preempt economic devastation. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only 
A)  to foresee a guerilla insurrection. 
B)  to prevent sectarian violence. 
C)  to preempt economic devastation. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only

Question 8

An important force for promoting human rights has been philanthropic bodies known as:

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A)  nonprofit organizations. 
B)  non-aligned nations. 
C)  nongovernment organizations. 
D)  private charities. 
E)  transnational conglomerates. 
A)  nonprofit organizations. 
B)  non-aligned nations. 
C)  nongovernment organizations. 
D)  private charities. 
E)  transnational conglomerates.

Question 9

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights reflected

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A)  its intention to remove guns from the U.S. population. 
B)  an international consensus against slavery, inhumane punishment, exile, racism and imperialism. 
C)  its intention to try leaders of the major powers as war criminals. 
D)  its understanding of slavery as a culturally defined phenomenon. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  its intention to remove guns from the U.S. population. 
B)  an international consensus against slavery, inhumane punishment, exile, racism and imperialism. 
C)  its intention to try leaders of the major powers as war criminals. 
D)  its understanding of slavery as a culturally defined phenomenon. 
E)  all of these.

Question 10

What is the theory behind terrorism? Who is Usama bin Laden? Has terrorism worked?

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is a method of deploying viole

Question 11

Discuss the spread of democratic government in the last decades of the twentieth century. Why and where has it spread? What is the impact of the expansion of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Students should understand that there ha

Question 12

Use Map (in the textbook) 33.3 and examine what religions have the most adherents and what regions have large atheist or nonreligious populations. Is there an explanation for this pattern?

Accepted Answer

According to Map 33.3 in the textbook, t

Question 13

At international women's rights conferences, non-Western women

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A)  were elected to the majority of the organization's leadership positions. 
B)  complained that Western women had narrow concerns and were condescending. 
C)  were excluded from participation. 
D)  were taken hostage by white supremacists. 
E)  formed a splinter group. 
A)  were elected to the majority of the organization's leadership positions. 
B)  complained that Western women had narrow concerns and were condescending. 
C)  were excluded from participation. 
D)  were taken hostage by white supremacists. 
E)  formed a splinter group.

Question 14

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 33.1 and explain why areas such as Latin America and Africa have the lowest GDPs. Correlate this with the relatively recent events of industrialization and decolonization.

Accepted Answer

Areas such as Latin America and Africa h

Question 15

Identify the following term(s).
-Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Right

Question 16

After serving two terms as a democratic but authoritarian president of Russia, Vladimir Putin

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A)  became director of a private natural gas company 
B)  returned to be a service officer in the KGB 
C)  engineered the election of his protégé and became Prime Minister. 
D)  retired to his palace in Sochi. 
E)  became a professor of political science at Harvard. 
A)  became director of a private natural gas company 
B)  returned to be a service officer in the KGB 
C)  engineered the election of his protégé and became Prime Minister. 
D)  retired to his palace in Sochi. 
E)  became a professor of political science at Harvard.

Question 17

As it became apparent the Japanese culture and society began to spread in modern times, which countries were quick to develop dynamic industrial economies of their own?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taiwan 
B)  South Korea 
C)  Singapore 
D)  Hong Kong 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Taiwan 
B)  South Korea 
C)  Singapore 
D)  Hong Kong 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

Why does the World Trade Organization attract critics and protests?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is dominated by communist sympathizers. 
B)  It donates its profits to antiabortion advocates. 
C)  It is extremely pro-labor. 
D)  Many fear the loss of job opportunities as manufacturers relocate to poorer countries. 
E)  It has been exposed as a "front" for the CIA. 
A)  It is dominated by communist sympathizers. 
B)  It donates its profits to antiabortion advocates. 
C)  It is extremely pro-labor. 
D)  Many fear the loss of job opportunities as manufacturers relocate to poorer countries. 
E)  It has been exposed as a "front" for the CIA.

Question 19

The World Trade Organization was founded to

Accepted Answer

A)  end international trade. 
B)  reduce trade barriers and enforce international trade agreements. 
C)  combat terrorism. 
D)  promote protectionism. 
E)  protect labor unions. 
A)  end international trade. 
B)  reduce trade barriers and enforce international trade agreements. 
C)  combat terrorism. 
D)  promote protectionism. 
E)  protect labor unions.

Question 20

What events took place on September 11, 2001? How did these events reflect a rejection of American domination at the end of the millennium? Why was terrorism the chosen method for this rejection?

Accepted Answer

Students should be able to discuss the e

Exam 33: New Challenges in a New Millenium

Identify the following term(s). -North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Which of the following were powerful conservative political forces in the 21st century?

The North American Free Trade Agreement, the world's largest trade zone,

Terrorist tactics such as bombings, kidnappings, and assassinations have been practiced by

The motives for the September 11, 2001, attacks included

What sparked the forced resignation of Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf?

Failing to find weapons of mass destruction, and after toppling Saddam Husain, the U.S. failed

An important force for promoting human rights has been philanthropic bodies known as:

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights reflected

What is the theory behind terrorism? Who is Usama bin Laden? Has terrorism worked?

Discuss the spread of democratic government in the last decades of the twentieth century. Why and where has it spread? What is the impact of the expansion of democracy?

Use Map (in the textbook) 33.3 and examine what religions have the most adherents and what regions have large atheist or nonreligious populations. Is there an explanation for this pattern?

At international women's rights conferences, non-Western women

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 33.1 and explain why areas such as Latin America and Africa have the lowest GDPs. Correlate this with the relatively recent events of industrialization and decolonization.

Identify the following term(s). -Universal Declaration of Human Rights

After serving two terms as a democratic but authoritarian president of Russia, Vladimir Putin

As it became apparent the Japanese culture and society began to spread in modern times, which countries were quick to develop dynamic industrial economies of their own?

Why does the World Trade Organization attract critics and protests?

The World Trade Organization was founded to

What events took place on September 11, 2001? How did these events reflect a rejection of American domination at the end of the millennium? Why was terrorism the chosen method for this rejection?

Nature, Humanity, and History

The First River-Valley Civilizations

The Mediterranean and Middle East

New Civilizations Outside the West Asian Core Area

Greece and Iran

An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China

India and Southeast Asia

Peoples and Civilizations of the Americas

Networks of Communication and Exchange

The Sasanid Empire and the Rise of Islam

Christian Societies Emerge in Europe

Inner and East Asia

Mongol Eurasia and Its Aftermath

Latin Europe

Southern Empires, Southern Seas

The Maritime Revolution

Transformations in Europe

The Diversity of American Colonial Societies

The Atlantic System and Africa

Between Europe and China

East Asia in Global Perspective

The Early Industrial Revolution

Revolutionary Changes in the Atlantic World

Land Empires in the Age of Imperialism

Nation Building and Economic Transformation in the Americas

Varieties of Imperialism in Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America

The New Power Balance

The Crisis of the Imperial Order

Revolutions in Living

The Collapse of the Old Order

The Cold War and Decolonization

The End of the Cold War and the Challenge of Economic Development and Immigration

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