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1 March 24 WINTER EQ- What are the different state shapes and types of boundaries? Agenda: 1. Daily Sheet 2. Review 3. Nation, State, Nation-States Gallery walk 4. Types of Boundaries Notes 4. Shapes of States Notes Group Work Template 01 Table of Contents: 120. March # and Size of Countries AND Nation, State or Nation- State? 122. Boundaries and State Shapes 123. What Type of State? HW- Test Takers- Due at end of Week: Political Geography Chapter of Workbook! Non-Test Takers- Use a world map to find an example of each of the boundaries and shapes of states. (due on Wednesday)

2 Key Vocabulary: 02 State- an organized territory that has an established government, a permanent population and control over its own internal and foreign affairs; aka country Sovereignty- independence from the control of other countries over your internal and foreign affairs

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7 Gallery Walk- State, Nation or Nation-State?

8 # and Size of States: 02 Number of States: 1940 s- 50 countries worldwide recognized countries People disagree over how many there are (ex: China and Taiwan) Size of States: Largest: Russia (6.9 million sq. miles; 11% of world s land area) Other big ones: Canada, US, China, Brazil, Australia <all at least 2 million sq miles> Microstates- countries with very small landmasses; 2 dozen Smallest: Monaco (0.6 sq miles) Most microstates are islands

9 State Boundaries 01 WINTER Template

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13 State Shapes 05 Good for defense and communication; especially if it is a small country and a central capital

14 01 WINTER Template Bad for communication with protruding part; can be used to separate countries that would share a border

15 02 The regions at either end can feel left out and decide to separate. PowerPoint chart object

16 03 Communication is difficult; people feel less united The isolated piece is called an EXCLAVE

17 04 Have to depend on the surrounding country for import and export AKA- an enclave

18 Have to rely on neighboring countries to allow for import and export of bulky goods 05

19 Partner Work- What type of State? 05

20 March 30 WINTER EQ- How are different governments organized? What is a supranational organization? Agenda: 1. Daily Sheet 2. Review 3. Types of Government Notes Gallery Walk 4. Supranational Organizations Notes UN Brochure Movie Template 01 Table of Contents: 124. Boundary Disputes 125. March Types of Government Notes & Gallery Walk 127. Supranational Organizations 128. UN Pamphlet HW- Test Takers- Due at end of Week: Political Geography Chapter of Workbook! Non-Test Takers- Research the EU and answer the questions!

21 8. What are the THREE reasons that countries sought to get colonies in other places? REVIEW Identify the state shape: Boundary Disputes: Label the following as Definitional, Locational, Allocational, or Operational. 5. Georgia is arguing with Alabama about the rights to fishing in the Tennessee River. 6. Sterland and Nickopolis are fighting about the border since the Smith River has shifted over the years. 7. Turkey and Syria disagree over how to handle taxes on good traded across the border.

22 Types of Governments 03 There are three main systems of government: 1.Unitary 2.Federal 3.Confederate

23 Unitary Government 04 The National Government has all the power and gives some responsibilities to local/regional governments. Ex: United Kingdom

24 Federal Gov t Power is divided and SHARED between the national government and local/regional governments. Ex: The USA

25 Confederal Gov t WINTER The local/regional Template 01 governments maintain most of the power and the national government is very weak. A loose alliance of states Ex: Switzerland, the South during the Civil War

26 Gallery Walk: Which type of Gov t?

27 Slide 1: Mexico Mexico is state that has 31 local/regional governments that they refer to as states. The central government was created by a Constitution for the United Mexican States and shares power with the governments of each of the states. The national government is divided into three branches, the executive, legislative and judicial. The leader of the country is democratically elected and is called the President.

28 04 CentriFUgal Forcesdivide a country CentriPetal Forcesunite a country

29 05 Is it centripetal or centrifugal?? 1. Genocide in Rwanda 2. All ethnic groups identify as American 3. Your religion is in charge of the government 4. Your religion is persecuted by the government 5. A huge lake divides your country in half 6. Your state has great healthcare for all citizens 7. Lots of different languages 8. Tons of available jobs 9. High unemployment 10.Women are not allowed to attend school

30 WINTER Template Supranational Organizations What is a supranational Organization? It is a group made up of countries with common goals: -Peace -Defense -Money

31 Some examples What are examples of Supranational Organizations? 1. The United Nations (UN) was created by 50 states in 1945 to prevent a third world war 2. The European Union: Goal is to solve problems in Europe. 3. North Atlantic Treaty Organization: an alliance of 28 states in Europe and North America; agree to defend each other if attacked 4. Arab League: Goal is to keep middle eastern states sovereign. 5. African Union: Goal is to promote the economy and defense of African countries. Video: The UN explained

32 03 The UN Pamphlet Use the reading to create a pamphlet on the UN. You must first complete the notes page, then follow the directions to create your pamphlet.

33 April 1 04 EQ- What is terrorism? What are terrorist acts? Agenda: 1.Daily Sheet 2.Great American Devolution activity & share 3.Terrorism Notes 4.Terrorism Project Table of Contents: 129. April Great American Devolution 131. Terrorism Notes 132. Terrorism Project HW- Terrorism Project (non-test) 3 Chapters (test takers)

34 The Great American Devolution

35 Terrorism Is the systematic use of violence by a group in order to intimidate a population or coerce a government into granting its demands.

36 What is terrorism Attempt to achieve their objectives through organized acts that spread fear. Bombing Kidnapping Hijacking Hostages Assassination Commit violence against normal citizens- not the gov t or military

37 Terrorism Against Americans During the Late 20 th Century 12/21/88 Pan Am Lockerbie, Scotland 2/26/93 Car bomb world Trade Center 4/19/95 OKC Bombings 10/12/00 The USS Cole Yemen 17 year period Theodore J. Kaczynski Unabomber 9/11/01- WTC and Pentagon attacks Some committed by Americans, some by outside forces

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40 Al-Qaeda Responsible or implicated in most of the anti-us terrorism during the last two decades. Osama bin Laden One of 50 children to billionaire Mohammed bin Laden Used inheritance to set up Al-Qaeda The Foundation or the base Around 1990 to unite jihad fighters in Afghanistan, as well as other parts of the Middle East

41 Al-Qaeda Issued a declaration of war against the US in 1996 because of US support for Saudi Arabia and Israel. Destruction of the Saudi monarchy and the Jewish state of Israel would liberate from their control the 3 holiest sites for Muslims Mecca Medina Jerusalem All-Qaeda use of religion to justify attacks has posed challenges to Muslims and non- Muslims alike.

42 Al-Qaeda Is not a single unified organization Number involved is unknown Also encompasses local franchises concerned with country specific issues Aligned with Al-Qaeda, but not financially tied to it. Jemaah Islamiyah = Indonesia

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44 State Support for Terrorism Several states in the Middle East have provided support for terrorism: Providing sanctuary for terrorists wanted by other countries Supplying weapons, money, and intelligence to terrorists Planning attacks using terrorists. Libya Afghanistan Iraq Iran Pakistan

45 Why Has Terrorism Increased? Terrorism initiated by individuals, organizations, and states has increased, especially against the Us. Terrorist consider all US citizens justifiable targets because they hold all US citizens responsible for US government policies and cultural practices.

46 Why Has Terrorism Increased? Tactics of the terrorist groups Manipulating young teenagers by saying that their suicidal acts are serving for jihad and will lead them to heaven to have a great paradise Brainwashing the uneducated people in extreme poverty by providing them provisions and money Displaced population: High numbers of refugees who are in an extremely desperate situation of eating or living Development of technology Limitless amount of funding on their terrorist actions Easier traveling from continent to continent Nation s governmental performance factor (nations with higher risk of corruptions, weaker rules of law, and lower level of national security > allows extreme Islamic groups to accumulate wealth and expand the train young brainwashed teenagers) America s aggressive foreign policy on Middle East countries and the reaction of the affected Islamists.

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49 04 Terrorism Project

50 April EQ- What have we learned in this unit? Agenda: 1.Daily Sheet 2.Kahoot Review of Political Geography 3.Review Sheet 4.Share Terrorism Blogs 5.FRQ Practice Table of Contents: 133. Unit Review Sheet 134. FRQ Practice HW- Finish FRQ & Study for political geography test.

51 Region A is: Region B is: WINTER Some countries in Region A are. Some countries in Region B are. Template 01 A B For region A: For region B: C For region A: For region B:

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