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the UN Security Council
This agency is responsible for crisis intervention and has 15 members that monitor global security.
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the Holocaust
The systematic elimination and destruction of Jews, gypsies, communists etc during the Second World War.
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Arctic Sovereignty
The battle for this is between countries like Russia, Canada, USA and Norway; it’s a bit cold.
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Vimy Ridge
Was observed as a moment that fostered Canadian identity; an event of great national pride and bravery.
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the Nazi-Soviet Pact
A non-aggression agreement between Stalin and Hitler that carved up Poland into 2 pieces.
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Peacekeeping
This group is a collection of soldiers that are bystanders overlooking agreements and ceasefires.
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Ultranationalism
When the people of a nation become extremely devoted to national interests; do not think about the effects on other nations.
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isolationist
When a country decides that they will focus on development of national interests rather than international interests.
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Serbian or Ethnic Nationalism
A type of nationalism that is believed to have moved the Black Hand to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
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Kosovo
Officially received independence in 2008, this country struggled through war, ethnic cleansing and NATO bombing raids.
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the UN General Assembly
Collection of all member states that gives each country the voice of one vote
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Rwanda
Coordinated murder of approximately 800, 000 African people based on ethnic lines.
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unilateralism x2
When a country decides to act by itself on a given resolution; they may decline alliances, trade or agreements.
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the Russian Revolution x2
This event caused the Entente to get upset near the end of the war; the entrance of the USA helped cushion the problem.
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Japanese Internment
Canadian government policy that led to thousands of Japanese being put into camps.
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veto power
A powerful tool used by permanent members of the Security Council that can stop legislation
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the Final Solution
Program during the Holocaust that outlined the elimination of as many Jews as the Nazi SS could gather
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national interest
The goals or ambitions of a nation-state; they pursue these economic, military or cultural goals.
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the Treaty of Versailles
This document caused a lot of uproar in Germany after the war and was seen as a revenge document.
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interdependence x2
When members of a group become dependent on each other; dependence on internal members…
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the International Court of Justice x2
Settles legal disputes submitted by states; not legally binding so the Security Council usually adopts it as a legislation that makes it official.
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8 Stages of a Genocide x2
include classification, symbolization, dehumanization, organization, polarization, preparation, extermination and denial.
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supranationalism
This is a multi-national organization that takes authority from its members to make decisions they will agree with; beyond national.
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the Conscription Crisis
1917 Canada, an event that angered many French Canadians; was a call from Britain requesting more troops from the Commonwealth nations.
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the Atomic bombings of Japan
These acts could be considered by some as a crime against humanity; swift actions that brought an end to a conflict that lasted 6 years.
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