1. 7th Grade Civics Miss Smith *pgs. 619-624 (23.3)
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7th Grade Civics
Miss Smith
*pgs (23.3)

2. Russia and Eastern Europe
After the Cold War, Russia joined NATO
Terrorist- individuals who use violence to achieve political goals
What are some of the U.S. foreign policy goals in former communist countries? Help resolve conflicts and help economies

3. Iraq Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990 led by Saddam Hussein
The U.S. led an international assault on Iraq in and freed Kuwait
Saddam remained in power and refused to work with the UN
The U.S. and allied forces moved into Iraq in 2003
Saddam was removed from power
The U.S. and allies rebuilt the country
What events have shaped U.S. foreign policy toward Iraq? Iraq attacked Kuwait, leading the United States to attack Iraq. President Saddam Hussein refused to cooperate with UN arms inspections, leading the US to remove him from power

4. Israel
Great Britain controlled Palestine after WWII until the UN divided it into a Jewish and Arab state
Israel was created in 1948
Arab leaders attacked Israel to reclaim the land they considered their own
Israel won
However, the conflict continued

5. Global Conflicts
*Do NOT write
Rank the following U.S. foreign policy goals in order of their importance and explain the reasons for your rankings:
Promote trade
Spread peace
Promote democracy
Fight terrorism

6. Africa
Various countries within Africa have been in conflict for decades
The U.S. and the UN have sent troops and other resources to help end the fighting
What changes took place in South Africa in the late 1900s? The policy of apartheid ended, and free elections were held

7. Latin America and Canada
Main goal here is to expand trade
War on Drugs- organized effort to end the trade and use of illegal drugs
This has also shaped U.S. foreign policy in Latin America
How does US foreign policy toward Cuba today differ from the policy of the past? In the past, the United States forbade trade with Cuba, but today it allows the donation of humanitarian supplies to people in the country. Also, now the travel ban has been lifted and US and Cuban leaders are working to completely lift the embargo

8. September 11th Terrorists hijacked four U.S. commercial airliners
Two were crashed into the World Trade Center (business complex in NYC a.k.a. the twin towers)
The third plane hit the Pentagon (headquarters for the U.S. military leadership)
The fourth plane crashed in rural Pennsylvania
The Office (now Department) of Homeland Security was created
What is a terrorist? A person who uses violence to achieve political goals
Why did the US attack targets in Afghanistan? In response to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the US identified the Taliban regime in Afghanistan as a key sponsor of terrorism
How did the September 11th terrorist attacks change US foreign policy? US foreign policy became more focused on fighting terrorism at home and abroad and on uniting the world in the fight against terrorism

9. Fighting Terrorism
Former Secretary of State (Colin Powell) built an international coalition against terrorism
Northern Alliance- Afghan group that had fought against the Taliban