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The Modern WorldTerrorism and Globalization

Journal #51

How did Gorbachev’s actions help end the Cold War and contribute to the downfall of the USSR?

Terrorism Defined?

Task: Brainstorm acts of terrorism in history or in the world today.

Based on your examples, how would you define terrorism in your own words?

In your journals: Terrorism is…

Terrorism Defined

Using the reading and the handout of the definitions of terrorism, choose the definition you feel is best/most accurate.

Why did you choose this definition and how does it compare to your personal definition of terrorism?

Terrorism Defined?

No one accepted definition

US State Department: Let’s break it down Premeditated Politically motivated Violence Against noncombatant targets (civilians) By non-state groups (not countries) To influence an audience

Terrorism Defined?

Factors to consider: Method/results: If there is no violence, is it terrorism? Perpetrators: Only non-state groups, or are countries

responsible for helping terrorists? Targets: Only civilians, or government/military

leaders as well? Motive: Political, economic, religious? What is the difference between a “terrorist” and

“freedom fighter”?

September 11, 2001

19 hijackers Mostly Saudi Arabian

Targets: The Twin Towers, Pentagon, and White House/Capitol (crashed in Pennsylvania)

Deaths of around 3000 people

Background

Al Qaeda terrorist organization claimed responsibility in 2004 Made up of loosely connected cells around the world

Led by Saudi Arabian Osama bin Laden (killed in Pakistan May 2011)

Anger at US: US support of Israel, Arab dictators, military

involvement in the Middle East

Islamism

Islam: Supposed to be a peaceful religion Salaam means peace

Islamism: Belief that Islam is not only a religion but a political system; “political Islam”

Jihad: Can mean a “struggle against one’s own moral

failings” or the “struggle against enemies of Islam”

Searching for the Roots of 9/11

Terms to look out for: Three “rivers of rage”

What are the three rivers of rage? Give an example/evidence for each.

What were two surprising things you learned from the documentary?

Journal #52

What is oral history?

Why is it important?

What can we learn about a moment in history by asking questions of people who lived through it? Example: A firefighter at Ground Zero, an airline

security official, a security advisor to President Bush, etc…

Sharing your 9/11 Interviews

Share your responses.

Look for common responses/themes. With the group, come up with three commonalities and write them on the board.

Answer the questions on the handout.

Response to 9/11

Global “War on Terror” War in Afghanistan (2001)

Threats from al Qaeda in Pakistan War in Iraq (2003)

Bush: “Axis of Evil” that threatened US security Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) Toppled Saddam Hussein’s government; Hussein

executed in 2006

After 9/11

Patriotism

Anti-Muslim prejudice and discrimination

Increased airport security and screenings

Less civil liberties?

A New World

Department of Homeland Security: Formed to protect against future attacks

Patriot Act: Designed to identify terrorists more easily

Searches of email records Wiretapping phones Detain and deport immigrants

suspected of terrorism Old color-coded system

Discussion

11 years ago, September 11th was a highly emotional event. Is this still true today?

Do you think the fear in the wake of 9/11 shaped public policy at the time? If so, how? If not, why not?

Does this fear of terrorism still exist today?

What are the benefits and limitations of oral history?

Effects of 9/11 Political Cartoons

Pick two cartoons from the collection that have different messages about 9/11.

List:

1. Differences in message

2. Does the nationality of the cartoonist play any role?

Who Makes Our Stuff?

Choose two of the items on your list. Write the product, brand name, and country on a sticky note.

Put them on the world map.

After viewing the map:

Write at least one observation about the locations where these things are made.

Read about these countries in your packet and calculate worker’s wages for one of the countries you had listed.

Readings

Nike Reading: What is one fact that stands out to you? Why?

Two Women Reading: Reflect on this poem. What do you think the message of the poem is?

Globalization

Shrinking of the world!

Interconnected social and economic ties

Global Economy

Multinational companies buy and sell in countries all over the world

Because of: Technology Internet access Free trade

Multinational Corporations

Based in one country, but with branches all over the world

Can you think of any examples?

McDonalds

Brainstorm

List what you think are the positive aspects of globalization.

Then, list the negatives.

Positives

Employment and increased standard of living

Trade

Cheaper goods for consumers

Promotes peace

Negatives

First World dominance

Increasing gap between rich and poor

Exploitation of workers

Globalization Terms Review

Skim through chapter 20, section 2 (pgs. 641-646) to fill in the blanks on your worksheet.