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N O T E B O O K #4 Becoming a World Power U.S. History 9th Grade Mr. Konecke Name:_______________________ Period:______ 2 Homework Assignment Directions: Alaska is one of the most important states today. It is constantly a subject of political debate because of oil. While many people believe it is a good idea to drill for oil in Alaska, there are many others who believe the dangers far outweigh the benefits. You must research the pros & cons of drilling for oil in Alaska. Then arrange the pros & cons on a poster. Finally, write your own opinion about whether or not drilling should be done in Alaska and attach it to the poster. Options: 1. You may write or type the pros, cons, & your opinion 2. You must include 5 pictures (drawn or from internet) but can include more 3. Must include at least 5 pros & 5 cons (but can include more) 4. Explain the pros in at least 10 sentences, the cons in at least 10 sentences, and your opinion in at least 15 sentences (but can include more) 5. You may use any type or size of poster as long as the pros, cons, & your opinion are all on the same paper Grade: 1. Poster must contain at least 5 pictures – 10 points 2. Poster must contain at least 5 pros (summarized in at least 10 sentences) – 30 points 3. Poster must contain at least 5 cons (summarized in at least 10 sentences) – 30 points 4. Poster must contain your opinion on drilling in Alaska (explained in at least 15 sentences) - 30 points 5. Creativity & Effort – 20 points Due Date: _______________________________________ 3 Notebook #4 – Becoming a World Power 1. Imperialism in the Pacific Queen Liliuokalani Late 1800s, annexing Hawaii was only one goal of American government America Becomes an Imperial Power Americans always wanted to make U.S. bigger Once we controlled all of U.S., we looked overseas for more sources of wealth Directions: Written below are four quotes about the idea of "Manifest Destiny." For each answer the questions found below as a group as we try to better understand the varying points of view about America's "Manifest Destiny." Worth 21 Points "It is America's right to stretch from sea to shining sea. Not only do we have a responsibility to our citizens to gain valuable natural resources we also have a responsibility to civilize this beautiful land." "... The American claim is by the right of our manifest to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federative self-government entrusted to us. It is a right such as that of the tree to the space of air and earth for the full expansion of its principle and destiny of growth..." List and describe the reasons that are given in support of Manifest Destiny. a) 4 b) c) "America has no right to take the lands west of the Louisiana Territory. Those lands are rightfully owned by Mexico and to enter into conflict with the Mexicans just to expand and take that land would violate the principles of this great nation." Manifest Destiny More blood on the hands of Christ They called themselves Christians And gave themselves the rights Disguised as missionaries They were really after gold Many Indians died for that How many's never told List and describe the reasons that are given in rejection of Manifest Destiny. a) b) c) d) Reasons for U.S. Expansion 5 Late 1800s, many American leaders wanted to form overseas colonies Imperialism – o Expansion would increase America’s wealth, strengthen military, & spread democracy o American Expansionism U.S. controlled land between Atlantic & Pacific Oceans Alaska Joins the United States Secretary of State, William Seward, supported expansion o o 1884, Congress officially annexed Alaska o It was a bargain – 2 cents/acre Hawaii Joins the United States Early 1800s, American missionaries moved to Hawaii to convert locals to Christianity o Some started sugar plantations o 1891 Queen Liliuokalani became leader of Hawaii o Tried to weaken power of American planters o With U.S. Marines, they overthrew Queen & tried to get Hawaii to become part of U.S. U.S. already knew importance of Hawaii o 6 Became important refueling station for American ships But Hawaii did not get annexed until 1898 2. The Spanish-American War One American’s Story Criticized how Spanish treated Cubans From NY, he helped plan Cuba’s revolt against Spain American Interests in Cuba By 1890s, Spain’s power crumbling – only had few colonies left: o Many people on these colonies wanted freedom Cubans Rebel Against Spain Cubans tried several times to revolt – failed o o Jose Marti left NY & was killed shortly after reaching Cuba Spanish forced many Cubans to leave homes & live in camps Yellow Journalism War worried many Americans – WHY? o o o Newspapers reported about Spain’s bad treatment of Cubans New York World – New York Journal – Competed with each other for readers 7 Yellow journalism is a type of journalism that downplays legitimate news in favor of eye-catching headlines that sell more newspapers. It may feature exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering, sensationalism, or unprofessional practices by news media organizations or journalists. Yellow journalism convinced many Americans to hate the Spanish and go to war against them in Cuba & the Philippines. Modern yellow journalism focuses on less important issues: Directions: You will make up your own “unbelievable” story below. You can write your story about anyone (except another student). Some options (Politicians like Obama or Biden, Athletes like Kobe Bryant or Brian Westbrook, Celebrities like Brittney Spears or Oprah, etc.). Your story must be 3 paragraphs long (at least 4 sentences per paragraph), be made up of total lies, and it must have an attentiongrabbing headline. You are making up a story about someone famous to try to convince your readers that something “unbelievable” has happened. Worth 30 points. Headline 8 Paragraph #1 Paragraph #2 Paragraph #3 America Declares War President McKinley did not want war o McKinley demanded Spain to stop its bad treatment of Cuba February 15th, the Maine exploded & sank – 266 Americans died o o McKinley then demanded Spanish leave Cuba 9 The Battles for the Philippines & Cuba Many Filipinos – like Cubans – had revolted against Spanish rule The War in the Philippines April 1898, U.S. Navy went to Philippines o U.S. Navy immediately attacked Spanish navy at Manila o o No Americans died o The War in the Caribbean At beginning of war, U.S. Army had only 28,000 men o Teddy Roosevelt was one of volunteers Cowboys, miners, college kids, police, athletes, Indians Landed in Cuba & fought their way to Santiago Roosevelt & Rough Riders captured hill 10 Week later, U.S. troops captured Puerto Rico August 12, 1898, Spain signed truce Directions: Design and create a poster, advertising for recruitment of volunteers to serve with Teddy Roosevelt in the 1st Volunteer Calvary Regiment. Begin by drawing, or you may use a computer drawing program and scanned pictures Create or find pictures of doctors (medics) & soldiers to use as examples Write descriptions for pictures (give details) and incorporate quotes from 11 Teddy Roosevelt encouraging volunteers to lend support Design an eye-catching slogan Make as historically accurate as possible Options: Grade: 1. Pictures & writing may be done by hand or you may cut & paste from computer 2. You may come up with any slogan you like to get soldiers to volunteer (as long as it is appropriate) 3. You may use any size/color paper that you like 1. Poster must clearly be calling for men to volunteer for Teddy Roosevelt’s 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – 5 points 2. Poster must contain at least 4 pictures (TR, soldiers, doctors, army engineers, horses, rifles, Uncle Sam, landscape of Cuba, etc.) – 10 points 3. All pictures must have descriptions (each must be at least 2 sentences) – 10 points 4. Poster must contain at least one quote from Roosevelt encouraging support of war – 5 points 5. You must create your eye-catching slogan to get people’s attention & make them want to join this unit – 10 points Roosevelt Quotes A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. Believe you can and you're halfway there. Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster. In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing. The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight. 12 13 A Splendid Little War U.S. had to decide how much to control these colonies The New American Empire o Filipinos helped U.S. defeat Spanish o Instead, Philippines became an American colony o Took U.S. troops until 1922 to stop rebellion Cuba & Puerto Rico But U.S. military was still in control of it o U.S. claimed: “If we leave too soon, Cuba might destroy itself” U.S. forced Cuba to add Platt Amendment to its Constitution – Cuba also had to allow a U.S. navy base at Guantanamo Bay o U.S. set up the govt. o Puerto Ricans were given little control of their own country o 14 The Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp is a controversial United States detention center operated by Joint Task Force Guantánamo since 2002 in Guantánamo Bay Naval Base, which is on the shore of Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. The detainment areas consist of three camps: Camp Delta, Camp Iguana, and Camp X-Ray. The facility is often referred to as Guantánamo, or Gitmo (derived from the abbreviation "GTMO"). The detainees currently held as of June 2008 have been classified by the United States as "enemy combatants." After claims were made that these detainees were not entitled to any of the protections of the Geneva Conventions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on 29 June 2006 that they were entitled to the minimal protections listed under its Common Article 3. One of the allegations of abuse at the camp is the abuse of the religion of the detainees. The US government has claimed that they respect all religious and cultural sensitivities. However, prisoners released from the camp have alleged that abuse of religion including flushing the Qur'an down the toilet, defacing the Qur'an, writing comments and remarks on the Qur'an, tearing pages out of the Qur'an and denying detainees a copy of the Qur'an. Red Cross inspectors and released detainees have alleged acts of torture, including sleep deprivation, beatings and locking in confined and cold cells. Human rights groups argue that indefinite detention constitutes torture. By 2008 there had been at least 4 suicides and hundreds of suicide attempts in Guantánamo that are in public knowledge. No information is available on the number of suicides of prisoners that are classified secret, or their suicide attempts. Third Geneva Convention (1949) Article 3 Noncombatants, combatants who have laid down their arms, and combatants who are hors de combat (out of the fight) due to wounds, detention, or any other cause shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, including prohibition of outrages upon personal dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment. Directions: The American base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba has been very controversial in recent years. After reading the report above, you can understand why. Read Article 3 of the Third Geneva Convention above 15 (which decided the laws on how POWs should be treated). In at least 7 sentences below, argue whether you believe the way the “terrorists” at Guantanamo Bay were treated was right or wrong. Worth 21 Points. I believe the way the prisoners detained at Guantanamo Bay were treated was ______________. The reasons I believe this are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The Anti-Imperialist League Some Americans unhappy about how we treated Spain’s colonies o But most Americans approved of Spanish-American War 3. Expanding Interests in Asia & Latin America Commodore Matthew Perry 16 o For 200 years, Japan was closed to foreigners This started America’s involvement in Asia A Power in the Pacific o Japan started to become a modern world power o 1890s, Japan demonstrated strength – defeated China in war U.S. also wanted to trade w/ China The United States & China 1890s, many countries had settlements along coast of China U.S. worried about competing w/ other countries for China’s business o 1899, Sec. of State John Hay asked all countries in area to follow Open Door Policy – Chinese people did not like foreigners in their country o 1900, Boxer Rebellion broke out – put down by international force Directions: Below are ten common stereotypes. We will go over each together. Then circle “True” or “False” for each (it is your own opinion). If you think it is true, explain in 2 sentences why you think it’s true. If you think it is false, explain in 2 sentences why you think it’s false. Worth 20 points. 17 Source: http://www.usccb.org/mrs/sistersandbrothers/HandOutG10_2.pdf 1. Asians are highly proficient in math and science. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 2. Muslims support terrorism. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 3. Upper middle class white girls with designer clothes, cell phones, and “Ipods” don’t care about social change, climate control, or intellectual pursuits. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 4. Black people are more gifted in athletics while white people are more gifted in academics. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 5. The media covers stories that simply report facts about all races and ethnicities fairly and without bias; and they interview experts from all races in proportion to their population. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 6. Many illegal immigrants make use of the United States welfare system. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 7. There is great emphasis on obtaining and maintaining wealth in Judaism. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 18 8. Latinos are prone to be more “hot-blooded” than other cultures. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 9. Whites have a more up-hill battle than any other group in getting into a good college. TRUE or FALSE WHY? 10. In the U.S. today, women and minorities are finally represented in all levels of business in proportion to their percentage of the population. TRUE or FALSE WHY? Directions: The Boxers did not like people in their country who were different. Many Americans today feel the same way. Sometimes, people demonstrate their hate with words. Other times, their hate explodes into action. We will examine each incident below. Decide whether you think the scenario is a “bias incident” or a “hate crime.” Then explain why you think so for each. Worth 18 points. Source: http://civility.uchicago.edu/crimes.shtml Bias incidents and/or hate crimes involve behavior that is motivated by race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, or disability. Bias incidents include those actions that are motivated by bias, but may not meet the necessary elements required to prove a crime. Hate crimes are also motivated by bias and they include property damage, personal injury, or other illegal conduct. A hate crime is a bias incident that has risen to the level of a violation of criminal statue. All hate crimes are bias incidents, but not all bias incidents are hate crimes. The automobile of a gay student is "keyed" in the parking lot. The phrase, "Die faggot!" is carved into the car's finish. 19 Two students, one African-American and another Latino, have an argument in a hallway over a monetary debt. The argument escalates when ethnic and racial epithets are used. Soon the two are involved in a fist fight. Both suffer minor injuries. A Sukkah, an outdoor tabernacle that celebrates the Jewish holiday of Sukkoth, is defaced overnight with a Swastika. There are no suspects. Members of the football team attack a group of Asian-American students a few hours after they had gotten into a verbal altercation at an off-campus bar. Both groups were inebriated and include under-age drinkers. One of the Asian students suffers a fractured skull and is taken to the hospital in a comatose state. A sorority refuses to accept an openly lesbian pledge. The sorority claims that there was nothing personal in this decision, but that the Christian values of the sorority require them to reject any and all lesbian applicants. During a demonstration protesting Israeli policies towards Palestinians, a large rock is thrown through a glass window of the campus Hillel building. A group of students taunt a Muslim woman wearing a hijab(a head covering). One of them pulls it off her head, runs away with it and throws it into a trash receptacle. The Muslim woman trips and hurts her knee while trying to run after her assailant and recover her garment. 20 An African-American student receives repeated e-mail messages warning him to get off campus and threatening violence against him if he stays. The Black Student Union invites a well-known African-American writer, with extremist leanings, to speak on campus. In his talk, he encourages Black students to attack the "white power structure" on campus. After the lecture, a group of Black students who had attended, get into an argument over the lecture with a group of white students who had picketed the talk outside the hall. Several on both sides are injured. America Secures the Philippines During Boxer Rebellion, U.S. still fighting rebellion in Philippines o Philippines would be our new base for this trade o U.S. Interests in Latin America As U.S. economy grew, we needed access to Pacific countries The Panama Canal Canal would mean ships would not have to go around South America o Panama (owned by Colombia) was best spot for canal o 21 o Roosevelt ignored Colombia & sent U.S. Navy to support revolution in Panama Panama became new nation 1903 o Some people criticized Roosevelt’s actions Said he cheated Colombia out of its land Building the Panama Canal Building canal was tough o o 44,000 men worked on canal Panama Canal opened 1914 o o PANAMA INTRODUCTION Finding Panama on a map is easy. Just look at a map of North and South America. Look between the two continents, and you’ll find a land bridge called Central America that connects them. Now find a strip of land that looks like an “S”. This is Panama. Panama is the narrowest strip of land that separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. If you traveled by car across Panama, it would only take you about an hour to see both oceans! Panama is a country covered with rain forests and fertile plains, mountains and rivers. As it is close to the equator, its climate is hot and humid. The largest city, Panama City, is also a major banking center. Panama’s exports include coffee, bananas, shrimp, and lumber. 22 The country’s exotic wildlife, lush jungles, and beautiful beaches attract many tourists from around the world. 10 Points 1. Panama is located on a land bridge that connects which two continents? 2. Panama is the ______________________________________________ that separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 3. True or false: Panama has extensive desert areas. ___________________ 4. Describe the climate of Panama. ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______ 5. What is the name of Panama’s largest city? ___________________________ 6. This city is also a ___________________________________________. 7. Name four of Panama’s exports. 8. List at least two reasons why tourists might like to visit Panama. PANAMA HISTORY The voyages of Christopher Columbus beginning in1492 led to the explorations of many lands. Panama was one of these discoveries. It was settled by the Spanish in 1508. Panama’s place in history was secured when Vasco de Balboa, a Spanish conquistador, became the first European to travel across the Isthmus of Panama. During his travel, he was able to see both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from one single point on a mountain peak. The Spanish soon put this narrow land to use by building a road, from Panama City on the Atlantic side to a port named Nombre de Dios (“Name of God”) on the Pacific side. Treasures collected from the Incas and 23 other cultures of Central and South America passed along this route. All of these riches, stored either in warehouses or on ships waiting to cross the ocean, proved irresistible to pirates. Buccaneers such as Francis Drake raided Nombre de Dios, and Henry Morgan sacked Panama City during the 16th century. Eventually, other routes were used to transport the gold and silver of the New World, and Panama lost its important place in the Spanish Empire. In the 1800s, many Spanish colonies in the Americas claimed independence from Spain. When Panama did so in 1821, it elected to become part of the Republic of Colombia, although it struggled to become a separate nation on various occasions. The California Gold Rush in the 1840s brought renewed prosperity to Panama. It was easier for gold prospectors on one coast in the U.S. to travel by ship to Panama, cross that country, and take another ship up to the other coast, than to go across the United States itself. A railroad across Panama was built, and it was so successful that the U.S. became interested in building a waterway across Panama for ships to cross. The United States tried to negotiate a treaty with Colombia, but was rejected. President Theodore Roosevelt, who thought a canal was a priority for his country, helped the Panamanians revolt against the Colombians, and Panama gained independence in 1903. The U.S. and Panama signed a treaty that gave the United States control over a portion of land inside Panama. After tremendous difficulty, the Panama Canal was completed in 1914. Panama benefited greatly from the building of the canal zone, since it provided jobs for the people and generated money for the country. Many Panamanians, however, felt that the United States had too much influence over their country, and they began to resent the U.S. presence in Panama. For most of the 20th century, Panama had a rocky relationship with the U.S., as well as many problems with its own governments. Although some of its leaders were elected by the people in fair elections, others came to power through a “coup” (pronounced “koo”), or forced takeover. There were many protests against the United States over its control of the canal zone, which led to riots and even the breaking of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The United States and Panama reached an agreement in 1977, when the two nations signed a treaty that would give total control over the Panama Canal Zone to Panama in the year 2000. Another problem arose in the 1980s when General Manuel Noriega rose to power through the military. He was a corrupt leader who was involved in taking money from drug dealers. The United States, concerned for the safety of its citizens working in the Panama Canal area, sent troops to remove Manuel Noriega from power. They were successful, and a new president was put in place. Since then, Panama’s government has been stable and has been able to manage the Panama Canal on its own without any problems. Worth 23 points. Answer the following questions about the history of Panama: 24 1. In what year did Panama become a Spanish colony? _________ 2. What was Vasco de Balboa able to see from a mountaintop in Panama? ____________________________ 3. A road was built from the Atlantic coast at _______________________to a port on the Pacific side named_________________________________. 4. Name the two buccaneers who caused trouble in Panama during the 16th century._________________________________________________ 5. Colonies in the Americas (Central and South) fought for and gained independence from what country?_______________________ 6. What was it easier for gold prospectors in the United States to do? __________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________ 7. The success of a railroad across Panama gave the U.S. the idea of building a _______________for ships to cross Panama. 8. Which U.S. president helped the Panamanians revolt against Colombia? _______________________________ 9. What did the treaty between the U.S. and Panama give the United States? ______________________________________________________________________ ________ 10. In what year was the Panama Canal completed?________________ 11. Name two ways in which the canal benefited the country of Panama. 25 12. Some of Panama’s leaders were fairly elected. How did some others come to power? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________ 13. Protests against the U.S. over the Panama Canal led to riots and what else? ______________________________________________________________________ ________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________ 14. A treaty signed in 1977 between the U.S. and Panama gave control of the canal to Panama in what year? ________________ 15. Who came to power in Panama in the 1980s?______________________________ 16. How was this leader removed from power?________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________ THE PANAMA CANAL A man, a plan, a canal…Panama! Before the Panama Canal was built, a ship traveling from New York to San Francisco would have to go around the continent of South America, a journey of about 13,000 miles. After the canal was built, this trip was shortened by many days and thousands of miles. Voyages became safer and more profitable, but the building of the canal itself was a costly and dangerous project. Many workers died of tropical diseases, and it took eight years to complete at a cost of $300 million. 26 It takes a ship about eight hours to go across the Panama Canal, covering a distance of 50 miles. Canal zone pilots come on board to guide ships through three sets of locks. A lock is a concrete chamber that can fill up with water in order to lift a vessel from a lower level to a higher one, or empty to bring a vessel down to a lower level. Every year, about 14,000 ships pass through the canal, although it has become too narrow and shallow for some. With other competitive methods of transportation now available, Panama must decide if improving the canal will be worthwhile for its future. Worth 10 points. 1. Before the canal, a ship going from New York to San Francisco would have to travel a total of how many miles? ______________ 2. What was the cost of building the Panama Canal? __________________________ 3. How long does a ship take to cross the canal? ______________________________ 4. What is the distance it covers? ______________________________ 5. True or false: A ship’s captain guides the ship through the Panama Canal. __ 6. Describe how a lock works. ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________ 7. How many ships cross the Panama Canal in one year? ______________________ 8. Other methods of transportation are competing with the Panama Canal. Name one possible method. ________________________________________________ U.S. Involvement in Latin America Businesses in U.S. realized they could buy cheap goods from Latin America o U.S. companies also bought land in area for farms & mines 27 U.S. politicians then began to worry about politics in Latin America o Policing the Hemisphere Teddy Roosevelt wanted U.S. to be the major power in Western Hemisphere o His policy: He meant U.S. would use force if its interests were threatened o 1905, he added Roosevelt Corollary – U.S. would interfere w/ Latin America whenever there were problems o 1905, U.S. used Roosevelt Corollary to justify taking control of Dominican Republic’s finances o 1906, we used RC to send troops to Cuba to stop rebellion o o 1914 & 1916, president had U.S. military interfere in Mexico Directions: Read the following summaries of documents giving America the power to interfere around the world. Based on those documents of the past, answer the questions about how America should involve itself around the world today. Worth 21 points. The United States went to war with Spain to end slavery in Cuba, to end colonial rule there, and to avenge the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine 28 in Havana Harbor. Prior to going to war, the Teller Amendment was adopted to assure the world community that the U.S. would maintain a presence in Cuba only until the war was over. The United States held true to its word, to a degree. We forgave Cuba the debts incurred by the Spanish sovereignty, enabling the Cubans, ostensibly, to develop a free market economy and democratic rule, and vacated the island. In return, the Spanish absorbed the colonial Cuban debt, ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States, and let us buy the Philippines for twenty million dollars. Cuba would then face a century of brutal and abusive regimes, and finally the ascension of Fidel Castro to power. Was this the right thing to do? Would Cuba have fared better if we had stayed directly involved in the governing of that nation? Teller Amendment The U.S. Congress by a vote of 311 to 6 in the House and 42 to 35 in the Senate adopted the Joint Resolution for war with Spain which included the Teller Amendment, named after Senator Henry Moore Teller (Colorado) which disclaimed any intention of the U.S. to exercise jurisdiction or control over Cuba except in a pacification role and promised to leave the island as soon as the war was over. President McKinley signed the resolution on April 20, 1898 and the ultimatum was forwarded to Spain. Marshall Plan Following the end of WWII, much of Europe, both victor and vanquished, was ravaged. Infrastructures had been destroyed, millions killed, cities leveled. However, rather than punishing the German aggressors with billions of dollars in war reparations, the United States engaged in a massive campaign to rebuild Germany from the ground up. Germany is once again a world leader, and boasts one of the strongest economies and democracies in Europe. What would have happened if the U.S. had left Germany to its own devices? How much of the success of the Marshall Plan is due to a sizeable military presence in Germany? 1. Should we have gone to Iraq in the first place? Why or why not? 2. Now that we went to Iraq, what should our goal be? How do we accomplish it? 29 3. America claims to be in Iraq to stop oppression & help the people. So why do you think the U.S. has not invaded Africa? Millions of people have died there in recent years (massacre, starvation, AIDS). Why is it OK to invade Iraq & stay for years but not OK to invade Africa & do the same? 4. If we leave Iraq too soon, what might happen? If we stay too long, what might happen? 5. The U.S. invaded Iraq in the early 1990s because Iraq invaded Kuwait. Do you think other Arab countries have a right to attack the U.S. since we invaded one of their nearby countries? Explain. 6. Name 5 of the major problems faced by America in 2009. 7. What should the American government worry about more – problems in Iraq, Africa, & the rest of the world or problems in America? Explain. 30 STARTERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 31 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. EXIT TICKETS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 32 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.