Unit 4 Topic 8 & 10 Pre-Assessment

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What is the term used to describe the forced removal of an ethnic group from a particular area?

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Ethnic cleansing

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Which of the following best describes irredentism? A movement to create a new state, A policy of extending a country's borders to include people with similar ethnic backgrounds, A strategy to improve economic conditions by creating equitable taxes for all citizens of a country, A method of reducing social tensions by creating autonomous regions within a country, I don't know

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A policy of extending a country's borders to include people with similar ethnic backgrounds

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How can economic problems lead to the devolution of a state?

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They can cause regions to seek independence for better economic management.

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How might terrorism contribute to the devolution of a state?

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By destabilizing the government and creating fear

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What is the primary goal of irredentism?

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To expand a state's territory to include people with similar ethnic backgrounds

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Explain how irredentism can lead to the devolution of a state.

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It can lead to conflicts over territory and national identity.

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What is a potential consequence of terrorism on a state's stability?

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Heightened fear and division among the population

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What is a centrifugal force in the context of political geography?

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A force that divides a state

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Which of the following is an example of a centripetal force? Ethnic conflict, Uneven development, National holidays, Stateless nations, I don't know

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National holidays

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Identify a potential outcome of centrifugal forces within a state.

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Failed states