Neighborhood and International Cooperation

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What is a common courtesy expected when living in a neighborhood?

Building a fence on your neighbor's property

Keeping your dog out of your neighbor's flower bed (correct)

Leaving Christmas decorations up until Halloween

Playing loud music late at night

In what context does conflict arise when it comes to sharing a continent?

Countries exchanging gifts

Countries celebrating cultural diversity

Countries working together on environmental protection

Countries invading each other (correct)

Which countries are part of North America, as mentioned in the text?

Canada, United Kingdom, Brazil

United States, Russia, Australia

Mexico, Central America, Caribbean islands (correct)

Germany, China, Japan

What position did the U.S. hold during the Cold War?

Against the Communist Party Signup and view all the answers

Why is it significant for countries not to send their armies into other countries?

It promotes international peace and cooperation Signup and view all the answers

Which continent ranks third in land area and fourth in population according to the text?

North America Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not observing common courtesies in a neighborhood?

Conflict with neighbors Signup and view all the answers

What was the U.S. policy in the late 50s to keep out any communist influence from North America?

Intervening in Central America to stop communist leaders and rebels Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of NAFTA, as described in the text?

To remove taxes on imports and exports among the three countries Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Mexican farmers oppose NAFTA according to the text?

It facilitated the flooding of Mexican markets with cheap U.S. goods. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the U.S. influence the overthrow of the communist Guatemalan president?

By helping a group of rebels overthrow the president Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Copenhagen Accord as mentioned in the text?

To reduce harmful chemical emissions into the environment Signup and view all the answers

How did many Americans and Canadians perceive NAFTA's impact on job outsourcing?

As a means for American and Canadian companies to send jobs to Mexico for cheaper labor costs Signup and view all the answers

What lasting effect did the conflicts in Central America have on the region according to the text?

Long-lasting poverty and suffering among the people of Central America Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest that the U.S. acted as a 'big kid on the block' during conflicts in Central America?

'Deciding who does and doesn't get to live in the neighborhood' Signup and view all the answers

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