America's Response
To a Changing World
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1. Sources: Intel Has Drawn "Direct Links" to Russia in Election Hackings
2. Complete "Preparing for Debate" note sheet - 30 mins 3. Group Preparation - Today you will be gathering with the other students who have chosen the same option as you to prepare as a group for the debate next class. Each group needs to following: 1. Assign team co-captains - their role is to keep the group on task and organized. 2. Create a Google Doc and share it with everyone in your group. 3. Assign members of your groups to the following tasks, which will be added to your group's Google Doc. A. Opening Statement - this should introduce the class to the basics of your option and explain why the members of your group believe that it is the best option. It should include at least three arguments that support your option. Use the "Options" handout, but be sure to write it in your own words. It should be a solid paragraph. B. The Attackers - explain the major reasons that your group disagrees with the other options. Use your "Options" handout, and include at least 2 arguments against each of the other options. C. Policy Beliefs - You need to present the viewpoints of your Option in relation to the following topics:
Your group should assign at least one (but can be two) students to write a short paragraph explaining your Options belief on each of the issues above. D. Historical Example - You need a specific example from the past when the US took an action that matches with your option. This will be used as evidence that your option has been successful in the past. You need to write a short paragraph that summarizes the event, and explains how/why it supports the views of your option. If you have the time, fond two or three more examples of your option in action! E. Be sure your group has done the following:
4. Structure of the debate: 1. Opening Statements and Attacks 2. Policy Beliefs
4. Closing Arguments HW - Finish any debate prep work
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3. US Role in the World Quiz 4. US Role in the World Debate
1. 60 Minutes: The New Cold War Pt. 2
2. Review Answers from Study Guide Pt. 3 1. After the Cold War, the UN increased its role in maintaining international peace and security. 2. The UN approved the United States use of “all necessary means” to force Iraq out of Kuwait. And some European and Arab countries contributed troops to the fight. 3. The clash in Oct. 1993 that left 18 American soldiers dead horrified Americans, who pressured President Clinton to withdraw American troops, which he did in March of 1994. 4. A. Bush said that deterrence and containment no longer worked and that the US needed to be able to act more decisively, and unilaterally (by itself) if necessary. B. International relations had change because of 9/11, and the fight against terrorism was a global fight and justify preventative (preemptive) action. 5. al Qaeda was based in Afghanistan with the approval of the Taliban (gov. of Afghanistan). After 9/11, the Taliban refused to turn over bin Laden and help the US destroy al Qaeda,. The US and NATO allies then attacked to remove the Taliban from power. 6. Cooperation with Pakistan was necessary to take military action against Afghanistan (for military bases and to move our troops and supplies into Afghanistan). Many al Qaeda fighters also fled from Afghanistan and into the mountainous regions of Pakistan. 7. Program: Military force Purpose: defeat terrorists on foreign soil before they can attack the United States Controversies: American soldiers at risk, expensive, continue cycle of violence, encourage terrorism Program: Extraordinary Rendition Purpose: secret CIA program that sends terror suspects to secret prisons in other countries for interrogation and imprisonment. Controversies: The suspects are arrested secretly, some are never charged with crimes or given a sentence, and some call the interrogation techniques used by the CIA torture. Program: Guantanamo Bay detention facility Purpose: detain terror suspects Controversies: The suspects are arrested secretly, some are never charged with crimes or given a sentence, and some call the interrogation techniques used there torture. Program: Drones (UAVs) Purpose: target (kill) terrorist groups and individuals in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya and Somalia. Controversies: The attacks are a secret CIA program so no information is made public, we don’t know what criteria the US gov uses to determine who they kill, signature strikes, killing US citizens in Yemen, hundreds of innocent civillians have also been killed. 8. a. countries that already have nuclear weapons b. the spread of nuclear weapons to countries that don’t yet have them (proliferation” c. the possibility that a terrorist group might obtain nuclear weapons 9. The Nunn-Lugar Threat Reduction program is designed to dismantle, dispose of, and safely store nuclear weapons materials in former Soviet Union. They have successfully deactivated or destroyed over 6,000 warheads, missiles, silos, etc. since 1991. All nukes have been removed from Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. 10. India – nuclear power with history of conflict with Pakistan Pakistan - nuclear power with history of conflict with India. Pakistani nuclear scientists may have helped Iran and North Korea develop there nuke programs. Al Qaeda/Taliban could get their hands on Pakistani nukes. North Korea – continues to threaten US and US allies (South Korea, Japan) with a nuclear attack Iran – gov. has enriched Uranium – unclear whether for military purposes or to generate electricity like they claim. Made nuclear nonproliferation and inspection deal with US in return for an easing of economic sanctions against them. 3. Preparing for Debate: Choosing your option HW - study for "US Role in the World" Quiz For the quiz you should study the following questions
Quick debate: What is more important, safety or freedom? Take two minutes to write your opinion. Try to come up at least one example to support your thinking. 1. Syria Crisis: Aid Convoy in Uram al-Kubra Near Aleppo Is Hit by Airstrikes. 2. Work on Study Guide Pt. 3 3. Review "American Foreign Policy Goals/Examples Assignment HW - Finish Study Guide Pt. 3 1. 60 Minutes - "The New Cold War"
60 Minutes gets a rare look inside U.S. Strategic Command and discovers the extraordinary measures the military takes to make sure only the president can launch a nuclear attack. 2. Americans Don’t Trust Either Trump Or Clinton With Nuclear Weapons 3. Review Study Guide Part II Answers 1. What is globalization? Globalization refers to the way that countries, people, governments, economies, and cultures are increasingly connected to each other, influenced by each other, and reliant on each other. 2. Give two reasons why some people are fearful of globalization. A. Some countries (like the US) can dominate globalization and push their beliefs, customs, and needs onto other people B. Some countries could lose out economically to countries that are more powerful than them (loss of jobs or resources, for example) 3. Give one positive and one negative effect of economic globalization. A. It allows the world to work together more cooperatively B. The interests of some countries can dominate those of others - not everyone gets an equal say, or equal benefit 4. Supporters and critics have different views on who benefits most from free trade. A. Supporters - Who benefits? Everyone, from workers, to industries, investors, and consumers. B. Critics - Who benefits? Big businesses and corporations. And bigger/powerfuk countries like the US and China. 5. Name three global health concerns that are widespread and especially deadly. A. HIV Aids B. Malaria C. Malnutrition/Hunger 6. In general, what are the primary differences between richer/Northern countries and poorer/Southern countries on global environmental issues? Northern (wealthier) Countries
Southern (poorer) Countries
7. What is an international organization? Give three examples of international organizations. International governmental organizations (IGOs) seek to resolve problems that affect multiple states. These groups set rules for states that choose to be members and work together to solve world problems. Three examples are United Nations, European Union, and African Union. 8. Why do some people call for reform of the structure of the UN? What problems do they see? Some people believe that certain powerful nations have too much power/control in the UN. They want changes to make it more democratic, so that all nations have an equal voice in solving world problems. 9. What are human rights? Why do some states resist a universal international human rights standard? Human rights are fundamental and absolute rights that every human being possesses, regardless of national laws or cultural traditions. Some of the fundamental human rights, as expressed in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, include the right to life, liberty, security, sufficient standard of living, equality under the law, education, freedom of movement, and freedom of thought and religion. Some argue that beliefs in individual liberty and equality originated in the West, and are not shared or valued by other cultures, particularly those with strong communal traditions. Basically, not all countries agree to what human rights should be. 10. Look at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights table on page 19. List two rights from the Universal Declaration that also appear in the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Then list two that do not appear. Major Elements of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Everyone is entitled to:
HW - Complete Study Guide Pt. 3 1. Essential Online Resources
3. Encourage your student to watch the news!
1. Use the provided reading packet to complete Study Guide Pt. 1 and Study Guide Pt. 2
HW - finish Study Guides Part 1 and Part 2 *Early Release Day
1. Over Labor Day Weekend the US launched 60 airstrikes in 6 countries 2. Foreign Policy Values Vocab Quiz 3. Continue/Finish "American Foreign Policy Goals and Examples" assignment.
HW - Finish "American Foreign Policy Goals and Examples" assignment. DO NOT turn into eBackpack. Bring to class completed. 1. Clinton and Trump at the "National Security Forum"
2. Over Labor Day Weekend the US launched 60 airstrikes in 6 countries 3. What is "American foreign policy?" What does it include? Foreign policy determines how America conducts relations with other countries. It is designed to further certain goals. It seeks to assure America’s security and defense. It seeks the power to protect and project America’s national interests around the world. National interest shapes foreign policy and covers a wide range of political, economic, military, ideological, and humanitarian concerns. America’s foreign policy today covers a wide range of functions and issues. It includes: A. establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries and international organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States. B. peacekeeping functions such as working with allies to assure regional and international security and arms-control efforts. C. a range of international economic issues including trade, travel, and business. D. foreign aid and disaster relief. E. a leadership role in peacemaking around the globe by trying to negotiate treaties and agreements to end regional conflicts. Link for examples: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/09/147828.htm Using the link above, briefly describe one of the countries where the US participates in peace keeping missions. F. a role in trying to address international economic and environmental problems. 3. Complete "What is American Foreign Policy" Assignment HW - study for "Foreign Policy vocab" Quiz next class 1. 'My friends were afraid of me': What 80 million unexploded US bombs did to Laos 2. Foreign Policy Priority Groups A. Priority Choices:
B. In your groups complete the following:
C. Debate! HW: Assignment #2 A. Define each of the "Foreign Policy Values" |
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