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What was a significant outcome of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004?
What was a significant outcome of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004?
How did Nelson Mandela's strategy evolve in the fight against apartheid?
How did Nelson Mandela's strategy evolve in the fight against apartheid?
What was a contributing factor to the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?
What was a contributing factor to the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?
What action did Canada take with regards to its military involvement in Afghanistan following 2001?
What action did Canada take with regards to its military involvement in Afghanistan following 2001?
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What was a common response among young men in America during the Vietnam War draft?
What was a common response among young men in America during the Vietnam War draft?
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What was one of the consequences for South Africa due to international involvement in the anti-apartheid movement?
What was one of the consequences for South Africa due to international involvement in the anti-apartheid movement?
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How did the public perception of the Vietnam War change over time?
How did the public perception of the Vietnam War change over time?
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What low-level act is described as giving citizens power to influence society?
What low-level act is described as giving citizens power to influence society?
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Study Notes
Political and Social Protests
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Ukraine's Orange Revolution (2004): Massive, peaceful protests against alleged election fraud. Protesters demanded a new, monitored election.
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South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Movement: Led by liberation movements like the ANC, under Nelson Mandela. Utilized legal means, civil disobedience, and later, violence in response to government violence. International sanctions and embargos were imposed on South Africa. Mandela was imprisoned, and released in 1990. Held a first interracial election in 1994, with Mandela elected president.
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Vietnam War: A civil war between communist North Vietnam and democratic South Vietnam. The U.S. became involved to prevent the "domino effect" of communism. Massive anti-war protests and draft avoidance occurred in the U.S. Peace treaty signed in 1973, but fighting continued until 1975 when North Vietnam took control.
Canadian Military Involvement and Citizen Action
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Canada's Afghanistan Involvement: Increased military involvement following the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Intended withdrawal in 2009, but the mission was extended until 2011. Significant public opposition to the involvement was apparent.
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Citizen Action (Philosophical Perspective): Voting is the fundamental civic act, empowering citizens to influence societal changes. Individuals can challenge societal norms from inside or outside established structures, guided by their beliefs and values ("act accordingly"). Example of inaction: Rwanda genocide (1994). Examples of citizen action: Blockade in Clayoquot Sound.
Raising Citizen Awareness
- Local/Provincial Impact of Citizen Awareness: Focus on local/provincial change with the potential for global impact.
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Description
Explore significant political and social protests including Ukraine's Orange Revolution and South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Movement. Additionally, delve into the American anti-war protests during the Vietnam War and Canada's military involvement. This quiz covers key events that shaped socio-political landscapes.
