Cooperation and Conflict Unit 4, Benchmark 1 Cooperation and Conflict

Learning Intention TIW – define key terms related to cooperation and conflict SIC – understand what causes cooperation and conflict within countries and between countries IKW – I can match the terms with their definition

Interdependence When what happens in one country influences what happens in another country Ex – oil spill, civil war, drought, labor strike p.171

Supranationalism 3 or more countries working together towards a common goal Teamwork Ex – European Union, OPEC, Olympics, NAFTA

Devolution Regions in a country demand and gain strength at the expense of the central Government (still part of the same country) Ex – parts of Spain, former Soviet Union

Balkanization Fragmentation of a region into smaller, often hostile political units A country splitting into separate countries Ex. – Balkans, Soviet Union p. 315

Cultural – religion, language, ethnicity, way of life Social – betterment of society, relief organizations Political – government, defense Economic - $, trade, resources

Review When what happens in one country impacts what happens in another 2. When part of a country seeks greater self-rule 3. The breaking away of part of a country to form a new country 4. Three or more countries working together for a common cause Balkanization Devolution Supranationalism Interdependence