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?

    <p>Against the Communist Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It promotes international peace and cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Conflict with neighbors</p> 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?

    <p>Intervening in Central America to stop communist leaders and rebels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To remove taxes on imports and exports among the three countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>By helping a group of rebels overthrow the president</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To reduce harmful chemical emissions into the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Long-lasting poverty and suffering among the people of Central America</p> 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?

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

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