USH Module 8 Section #2 Bellwork

Why did the United States become involved in the Persian Gulf War?

• To defend Kuwait and protect oil interests in the region

• To spread democracy in the Middle East and create allies

• To retaliate against terrorist attacks on the United States

• To stop the spread of communism into African countries

Match each key term to its correct explanation.

• NAFTA

• Gorbachev’s economic restructuring

• Perestroika

• Reduced tariffs between U.S., Mexico, and Canada

• Glasnost

• Expanded government surveillance powers

• Patriot Act

• Gorbachev’s policy of increased openness

The U.S. military intervention in ​ (a)   aimed to stop Saddam Hussein’s invasion, while the long-term presence in ​ (b)   focused on dismantling Al-Qaeda and stabilizing the region.

• Kuwait
• Afghanistan
• Iraq
• Iran
• China
• Pakistan

Categorize each policy based on whether it was primarily a Terrorism-Related or Economy-Related foreign policy issue.

Groups:

(a) Terrorism-Related

,

(b) Economy-Related

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Persian Gulf War

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• NAFTA

Place the following events in chronological order.

• NAFTA signed

• Persian Gulf War

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• 9/11 Attacks

"Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done."

Bush's Address after 9/11, 2001

What does this quote reveal about the U.S. response to 9/11?

• A commitment to international cooperation

• A return to isolationist policies

• A declaration of economic sanctions

• A promise to pursue those responsible for terrorism

What concerns did critics raise about the Patriot Act?

• It decreased national security in the United States

• It banned military actions abroad particularly in the Middle East

• It restricted religious freedom in the Southern region of the US

• It violated civil liberties, including privacy and speech

Match each U.S. action to its goal or result.

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Sparked global War on Terror

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Remove Saddam Hussein, prevent WMD threat

• 9/11 Attacks

• Eliminate Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan

• Patriot Act

• Increase tools to track terrorist activity

Why did many Americans oppose NAFTA?

• It was believed to cause U.S. jobs to move to Mexico

• It banned all trade with Canada and Mexico

• It raised taxes on imported goods from continental neighbors

• It eliminated the dollar as currency and went strictly to the Peso

Match the correct cause to its effect.

• 9/11 attacks

• Shift to combating terrorism

• Collapse of the Soviet Union

• Boosted North American trade

• NAFTA ratification

• Contributed to Soviet economic collapse

• Reagan’s military buildup

• End of Cold War and realignment of U.S. policy