Unit 4 Peace and Conflict
Unit 4: Peace and Conflict
Learning Targets:
4.1 I can list and evaluate the different causes of conflict around the world
4.2 I can compare and contrast foreign and domestic terrorism
4.3 I can identify specific examples of conflict and resolutions
4.4 I can analyze the effects of conflict on the global community
Vocabulary (and working definitions):
Terrorism - use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or ideological goals
Domestic Terrorism - acts of violence against humans in violation of the criminal laws of any State
International Terrorist Organizations - non US based group intending on causing violence or intimidation to bring about their political or ideological goals.
Arab Spring - series of uprisings in Arab nations challenging existing authoritarian regimes.
Partition - division of land
Fundamentalism - strict adherence to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
Resolution - act of solving a problem, dispute or contentious matter