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What factor brought the future of colonialism into question after World War II?
What factor brought the future of colonialism into question after World War II?
- The devastating cost of the war (correct)
- The establishment of trading posts
- The role of explorers in colonization
- The weakened state of Indigenous peoples
What are some features that John Perkins identifies as characteristics of an empire, based on the text?
What are some features that John Perkins identifies as characteristics of an empire, based on the text?
- Avoiding imposing its currency on lands under its control
- Emphasizing a desire to avoid foreign entanglements
- Maintaining a small military force
- Spreading language, literature, art, and culture in its sphere of influence (correct)
What concept was invoked by the colonized populations to challenge the legitimacy of colonialism?
What concept was invoked by the colonized populations to challenge the legitimacy of colonialism?
- Colonial authority agreement
- Principle of self-determination (correct)
- Rule of exploration
- Doctrine of imperialism
Which nations were independent by the end of the 20th century as a result of the decolonization movement?
Which nations were independent by the end of the 20th century as a result of the decolonization movement?
Why do many Americans, including political leaders, feel uncomfortable with the notion of the U.S. being an empire?
Why do many Americans, including political leaders, feel uncomfortable with the notion of the U.S. being an empire?
According to Simon Jenkins, what challenges might the U.S. face as a global power in the future?
According to Simon Jenkins, what challenges might the U.S. face as a global power in the future?
What is one legacy of European colonization mentioned in the text?
What is one legacy of European colonization mentioned in the text?
In the context of the text, why did former President George W. Bush deny the U.S. as an empire?
In the context of the text, why did former President George W. Bush deny the U.S. as an empire?
How does John Perkins describe the strategies employed by the U.S. to maintain a 'secret empire'?
How does John Perkins describe the strategies employed by the U.S. to maintain a 'secret empire'?
Which region did Islamic forces not control by the end of the 16th century?
Which region did Islamic forces not control by the end of the 16th century?
According to the passage, which characteristic was not associated with the modern European empires?
According to the passage, which characteristic was not associated with the modern European empires?
What does the passage suggest about the legacy of empires in general?
What does the passage suggest about the legacy of empires in general?
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an imperial power?
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an imperial power?
According to the passage, which of the following factors contributed to the rise of modernity in Europe?
According to the passage, which of the following factors contributed to the rise of modernity in Europe?
What does the passage suggest about the role of religion in the rise of modernity in Europe?
What does the passage suggest about the role of religion in the rise of modernity in Europe?
Based on the passage, which of the following statements about the United States is true?
Based on the passage, which of the following statements about the United States is true?
The doctrine of sovereignty asserts that the supreme power of the state only extends within the domestic sphere and not in the external realm.
The doctrine of sovereignty asserts that the supreme power of the state only extends within the domestic sphere and not in the external realm.
According to Evans and Newnham (1998), the doctrine of state sovereignty relies on the existence of a supreme authority within the state known as 'the sovereign.'
According to Evans and Newnham (1998), the doctrine of state sovereignty relies on the existence of a supreme authority within the state known as 'the sovereign.'
The sovereign in a state can only be an individual such as a monarch and not a collective like a parliament representing the sovereignty of the people.
The sovereign in a state can only be an individual such as a monarch and not a collective like a parliament representing the sovereignty of the people.
The doctrine of state sovereignty ensures that all states have a higher authority to serve as a ruler in the international system.
The doctrine of state sovereignty ensures that all states have a higher authority to serve as a ruler in the international system.
The traditional doctrine of sovereignty creates order and prevents powerful states from forcefully taking over smaller states according to the text.
The traditional doctrine of sovereignty creates order and prevents powerful states from forcefully taking over smaller states according to the text.
The theory of sovereignty was initially developed in the context of international politics.
The theory of sovereignty was initially developed in the context of international politics.
Nationalism is based on the principle of self-determination, implying that each nation should have its own state.
Nationalism is based on the principle of self-determination, implying that each nation should have its own state.
The concept that nations and states are intertwined is a recent idea, originating from the state-building period following the Peace of Westphalia.
The concept that nations and states are intertwined is a recent idea, originating from the state-building period following the Peace of Westphalia.
During the time of Westphalia, there was a strong connection between the concepts of nation and state.
During the time of Westphalia, there was a strong connection between the concepts of nation and state.
The Montevideo Convention establishes the principle of non-aggression between states.
The Montevideo Convention establishes the principle of non-aggression between states.
A 'nation' refers to a formal territorial entity rather than a collective identity.
A 'nation' refers to a formal territorial entity rather than a collective identity.
The definition of 'a people' is universally agreed upon in the context of political recognition and territorial claims.
The definition of 'a people' is universally agreed upon in the context of political recognition and territorial claims.
The Montevideo Convention prohibits any form of military occupation or forceful measures imposed on a state's territory.
The Montevideo Convention prohibits any form of military occupation or forceful measures imposed on a state's territory.
Sovereignty refers to a state's supreme authority to govern itself without external control or influence.
Sovereignty refers to a state's supreme authority to govern itself without external control or influence.
Nation-building involves creating a state and then unifying diverse groups into a coherent nation.
Nation-building involves creating a state and then unifying diverse groups into a coherent nation.
Statecraft involves the skillful conduct of a state's internal affairs.
Statecraft involves the skillful conduct of a state's internal affairs.
What challenges do former colonies face in maintaining independent sovereign statehood according to the passage?
What challenges do former colonies face in maintaining independent sovereign statehood according to the passage?
How does the passage describe the concept of 'fragile states'?
How does the passage describe the concept of 'fragile states'?
What is the 'quasi-state' concept introduced in the passage?
What is the 'quasi-state' concept introduced in the passage?
According to the passage, what are some factors that can contribute to state failure?
According to the passage, what are some factors that can contribute to state failure?
What distinguishes neoliberals from neorealists in the field of international relations?
What distinguishes neoliberals from neorealists in the field of international relations?
How did neoliberals expand the concept of security compared to neorealists in international political economy?
How did neoliberals expand the concept of security compared to neorealists in international political economy?
How do neoliberals describe the modern international system, contrasting with traditional realist views?
How do neoliberals describe the modern international system, contrasting with traditional realist views?
How does Nye (2009) illustrate world politics compared to traditional realist views?
How does Nye (2009) illustrate world politics compared to traditional realist views?
Which theoretical approach aligns with social constructivism theories, according to the text?
Which theoretical approach aligns with social constructivism theories, according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of neorealism, as described in the text?
What is a key characteristic of neorealism, as described in the text?
What did both neorealism and neoliberalism share as beliefs?
What did both neorealism and neoliberalism share as beliefs?
In what decade did the liberal and realist schools of thought evolve into their 'neo' forms, according to the text?
In what decade did the liberal and realist schools of thought evolve into their 'neo' forms, according to the text?
What was the aim of the United Nations, as stated in the text?
What was the aim of the United Nations, as stated in the text?
According to neorealism, what determines the behavior of individual states in the international state system?
According to neorealism, what determines the behavior of individual states in the international state system?
Which theory reemphasized the crucial role of power in an anarchic international environment as a response to neoliberalism?
Which theory reemphasized the crucial role of power in an anarchic international environment as a response to neoliberalism?
According to John Mearsheimer, what leads to great powers competing for power according to neorealism?
According to John Mearsheimer, what leads to great powers competing for power according to neorealism?
What does neorealism suggest about the nature of the international system?
What does neorealism suggest about the nature of the international system?
How do neorealists like Waltz propose understanding the behavior of individual states in international relations?
How do neorealists like Waltz propose understanding the behavior of individual states in international relations?
What is the key assertion of neorealism?
What is the key assertion of neorealism?
What is the key critique of neorealism's approach to international anarchy, according to the text?
What is the key critique of neorealism's approach to international anarchy, according to the text?
What is the key contribution of Kenneth Waltz's 'Theory of International Politics' to the neorealist perspective, according to the text?
What is the key contribution of Kenneth Waltz's 'Theory of International Politics' to the neorealist perspective, according to the text?
What is the key contribution of neoliberal theorists to the understanding of international relations, according to the text?
What is the key contribution of neoliberal theorists to the understanding of international relations, according to the text?
Neoliberals view states as unitary actors in international relations, similar to neorealists.
Neoliberals view states as unitary actors in international relations, similar to neorealists.
According to neoliberals, the primary goal of states in the international system is to ensure their security through military means.
According to neoliberals, the primary goal of states in the international system is to ensure their security through military means.
Neoliberals argue that relations of interdependence in the modern international system are more complex than those formed by military alliances alone.
Neoliberals argue that relations of interdependence in the modern international system are more complex than those formed by military alliances alone.
Neorealists view the international system as a system of complex interdependence with multiple actors, agencies, and forces.
Neorealists view the international system as a system of complex interdependence with multiple actors, agencies, and forces.
Neorealists believe that states are the only significant actors in the international system.
Neorealists believe that states are the only significant actors in the international system.
According to neorealism, understanding the intricacies of a state's domestic politics is crucial for predicting its behavior in the international system.
According to neorealism, understanding the intricacies of a state's domestic politics is crucial for predicting its behavior in the international system.
Neorealists believe that states need to amass power for self-protection due to the assurance against attacks between states in the anarchic international system.
Neorealists believe that states need to amass power for self-protection due to the assurance against attacks between states in the anarchic international system.
Neoliberalism and neorealism have opposing views on how power dynamics influence state behavior in the international system.
Neoliberalism and neorealism have opposing views on how power dynamics influence state behavior in the international system.
Neoliberals expanded the concept of security compared to neorealists by emphasizing economic interdependence as a key factor in maintaining peace.
Neoliberals expanded the concept of security compared to neorealists by emphasizing economic interdependence as a key factor in maintaining peace.
Neorealism emphasizes that state decision-makers should prioritize international dynamics over domestic pressures.
Neorealism emphasizes that state decision-makers should prioritize international dynamics over domestic pressures.
According to neoliberals like Robert Keohane, international institutions such as the UN have a minimal impact on mitigating the adverse effects of anarchy in international relations.
According to neoliberals like Robert Keohane, international institutions such as the UN have a minimal impact on mitigating the adverse effects of anarchy in international relations.
State sovereignty is a concept that neorealists and neoliberals both share as a belief.
State sovereignty is a concept that neorealists and neoliberals both share as a belief.
Neoliberal theorists like Robert Keohane criticized neorealism for oversimplifying the role of international institutions in managing the effects of anarchy in global politics.
Neoliberal theorists like Robert Keohane criticized neorealism for oversimplifying the role of international institutions in managing the effects of anarchy in global politics.
Neorealism largely disregards the role of domestic politics in shaping a state's behavior in the international system.
Neorealism largely disregards the role of domestic politics in shaping a state's behavior in the international system.
Neoliberals broadened the concept of security beyond just military threats to include economic and environmental issues.
Neoliberals broadened the concept of security beyond just military threats to include economic and environmental issues.
According to the passage, the United Nations valued self-determination as a liberal principle.
According to the passage, the United Nations valued self-determination as a liberal principle.
Neoliberalism views the international system as inherently anarchic, lacking an overarching authority.
Neoliberalism views the international system as inherently anarchic, lacking an overarching authority.
The passage argues that state sovereignty ensures all states have a higher authority ruling over them internationally.
The passage argues that state sovereignty ensures all states have a higher authority ruling over them internationally.
Explain the security dilemma in international relations.
Explain the security dilemma in international relations.
What does the principle of self-determination entail according to liberal theory?
What does the principle of self-determination entail according to liberal theory?
How does neorealism view the international system?
How does neorealism view the international system?
Explain the concept of fragile states as mentioned in the text.
Explain the concept of fragile states as mentioned in the text.
What role did neoliberals play in expanding the concept of security compared to neorealists?
What role did neoliberals play in expanding the concept of security compared to neorealists?
Which of the following best describes the difference between education and learning, according to the text?
Which of the following best describes the difference between education and learning, according to the text?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about learning is true?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about learning is true?
Which of the following is an example of learning through personal experience, as described in the text?
Which of the following is an example of learning through personal experience, as described in the text?
What was the percentage of 18-24 year old adults enrolled in post-secondary education in 1951?
What was the percentage of 18-24 year old adults enrolled in post-secondary education in 1951?
What is the key difference between 'sponsored mobility' and 'contest mobility' in education systems?
What is the key difference between 'sponsored mobility' and 'contest mobility' in education systems?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the text's definition of education?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the text's definition of education?
According to the passage, what is a key characteristic of education that distinguishes it from learning?
According to the passage, what is a key characteristic of education that distinguishes it from learning?
How did the expansion of compulsory education in Canada change over time?
How did the expansion of compulsory education in Canada change over time?
What was the main purpose of the 'sponsored mobility' model of education described in the passage?
What was the main purpose of the 'sponsored mobility' model of education described in the passage?
Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following activities would be considered an example of education?
Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following activities would be considered an example of education?
How did the 'contest mobility' model of education aim to differ from the 'sponsored mobility' model?
How did the 'contest mobility' model of education aim to differ from the 'sponsored mobility' model?
What was the primary language of instruction in the education system in Quebec compared to the rest of Canada?
What was the primary language of instruction in the education system in Quebec compared to the rest of Canada?
What was the primary purpose of the 'Upper Canada College' and other similar elite schools described in the passage?
What was the primary purpose of the 'Upper Canada College' and other similar elite schools described in the passage?
What is one of the latent functions of schools?
What is one of the latent functions of schools?
What does the Marxist conflict theory suggest about the role of schools?
What does the Marxist conflict theory suggest about the role of schools?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a latent function of schools?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a latent function of schools?
How can schools contribute to the creation of generation gaps?
How can schools contribute to the creation of generation gaps?
What is one of the challenges mentioned in the text regarding the role of schools?
What is one of the challenges mentioned in the text regarding the role of schools?
What allows schools to provide a custodial function for parents?
What allows schools to provide a custodial function for parents?
Which of the following statements best describes the contrast between family and school?
Which of the following statements best describes the contrast between family and school?
According to the passage, what is one of the tasks of Canadian education?
According to the passage, what is one of the tasks of Canadian education?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of education in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of education in the passage?
According to the passage, what tension exists regarding the function of transmitting culture?
According to the passage, what tension exists regarding the function of transmitting culture?
What does the quote by Thomas Huxley in 1877 emphasize?
What does the quote by Thomas Huxley in 1877 emphasize?
According to the passage, what does school represent for students?
According to the passage, what does school represent for students?
What does the passage suggest about the prioritization of the various functions of education?
What does the passage suggest about the prioritization of the various functions of education?
According to the passage, what is one of the aims of providing human enlightenment through education?
According to the passage, what is one of the aims of providing human enlightenment through education?
According to the passage, which of the following is a key characteristic of the Canadian education system?
According to the passage, which of the following is a key characteristic of the Canadian education system?
What is a key difference between the British and American education systems described in the passage?
What is a key difference between the British and American education systems described in the passage?
According to the passage, what is one of the main purposes of requiring school uniforms in the UK?
According to the passage, what is one of the main purposes of requiring school uniforms in the UK?
What is a key difference between the traditional "liberal vision" of universities and the more "utilitarian" view described in the passage?
What is a key difference between the traditional "liberal vision" of universities and the more "utilitarian" view described in the passage?
According to the passage, what was a key characteristic of how universities were governed in Italy and France starting in the 1500s?
According to the passage, what was a key characteristic of how universities were governed in Italy and France starting in the 1500s?
According to the passage, what is a key criticism of streaming students into different educational levels at an early age?
According to the passage, what is a key criticism of streaming students into different educational levels at an early age?
What is a key characteristic of the "utilitarian" view of universities described in the passage?
What is a key characteristic of the "utilitarian" view of universities described in the passage?
According to the passage, what is a key rationale behind requiring school uniforms in the UK?
According to the passage, what is a key rationale behind requiring school uniforms in the UK?
What is the primary criticism of universities receiving corporate funding?
What is the primary criticism of universities receiving corporate funding?
What does the example of the documentary project 'Seeds of Change' illustrate?
What does the example of the documentary project 'Seeds of Change' illustrate?
According to the functionalist perspective, what is the primary purpose of education?
According to the functionalist perspective, what is the primary purpose of education?
What does the text suggest about the role of education in regulating social status?
What does the text suggest about the role of education in regulating social status?
What is the functionalist view of student compliance in the education system?
What is the functionalist view of student compliance in the education system?
What is the perspective presented in the text regarding the means of social transformation through education?
What is the perspective presented in the text regarding the means of social transformation through education?
What is the functionalist view of the relationship between education and socioeconomic status?
What is the functionalist view of the relationship between education and socioeconomic status?
What does the text suggest about the potential conflict between academic freedom and corporate funding?
What does the text suggest about the potential conflict between academic freedom and corporate funding?
How are external rewards emphasized in the passage in both educational and job contexts?
How are external rewards emphasized in the passage in both educational and job contexts?
What aspect of the job market does the passage suggest that most people will experience?
What aspect of the job market does the passage suggest that most people will experience?
How is freedom and autonomy characterized for students based on the passage?
How is freedom and autonomy characterized for students based on the passage?
What is the primary emphasis of education highlighted in the passage regarding students' future roles in society?
What is the primary emphasis of education highlighted in the passage regarding students' future roles in society?
In what way does the passage suggest students are conditioned to perceive their work environment?
In what way does the passage suggest students are conditioned to perceive their work environment?
According to the passage, what is a key reason why children from economically disadvantaged families may struggle in school?
According to the passage, what is a key reason why children from economically disadvantaged families may struggle in school?
What is the main point made about the difference between restricted and elaborated language codes?
What is the main point made about the difference between restricted and elaborated language codes?
What does the passage suggest as a typical response to educational inequalities?
What does the passage suggest as a typical response to educational inequalities?
According to the passage, how does inequality of condition impact achievement motivation?
According to the passage, how does inequality of condition impact achievement motivation?
What is the main critique of compensatory programs mentioned in the passage?
What is the main critique of compensatory programs mentioned in the passage?
According to the passage, what is a key factor that contributes to educational inequality?
According to the passage, what is a key factor that contributes to educational inequality?
According to the Marxist perspective, what is the primary purpose of schooling?
According to the Marxist perspective, what is the primary purpose of schooling?
What is the key difference between vocational education and higher-level education, according to the passage?
What is the key difference between vocational education and higher-level education, according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the 'hidden curriculum' in schools, according to the conflict theory perspective?
What is the primary purpose of the 'hidden curriculum' in schools, according to the conflict theory perspective?
According to the passage, what is one of the key challenges for schools in addressing educational inequality?
According to the passage, what is one of the key challenges for schools in addressing educational inequality?
What is the primary difference between the functionalist and conflict theory perspectives on the role of education in society?
What is the primary difference between the functionalist and conflict theory perspectives on the role of education in society?
According to the passage, how do gender stereotypes become internalized in the educational system?
According to the passage, how do gender stereotypes become internalized in the educational system?
What does the passage imply about IQ tests?
What does the passage imply about IQ tests?
What is the main challenge associated with advocating for equality in education for neurodivergent children?
What is the main challenge associated with advocating for equality in education for neurodivergent children?
How has the pandemic impacted low-income families specifically regarding education?
How has the pandemic impacted low-income families specifically regarding education?
According to the passage, what does cultural capital refer to?
According to the passage, what does cultural capital refer to?
What is a notable effect of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian households?
What is a notable effect of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian households?
How does the passage view the role of delivery systems in education?
How does the passage view the role of delivery systems in education?
In what aspect did male anti-intellectualism impact young males according to the text?
In what aspect did male anti-intellectualism impact young males according to the text?
What is one criticism of the current education system according to the passage?
What is one criticism of the current education system according to the passage?
What is one of the key literacy challenges faced in Canada as highlighted in the text?
What is one of the key literacy challenges faced in Canada as highlighted in the text?
How does conflict theory view the content of education?
How does conflict theory view the content of education?
How has the concept of child-centered education impacted literacy skills in Canada?
How has the concept of child-centered education impacted literacy skills in Canada?
What is a significant outcome of tuition increases for postsecondary education students?
What is a significant outcome of tuition increases for postsecondary education students?
How does the passage suggest intelligence is measured?
How does the passage suggest intelligence is measured?
What does the passage suggest about how knowledge is transmitted in education?
What does the passage suggest about how knowledge is transmitted in education?
What does the passage suggest about the impact of external factors on ability?
What does the passage suggest about the impact of external factors on ability?
How does teacher expectation impact student performance, according to the text?
How does teacher expectation impact student performance, according to the text?
How do selection procedures in education have limitations, as discussed in the passage?
How do selection procedures in education have limitations, as discussed in the passage?
What can be a consequence of a lower socioeconomic makeup of a class?
What can be a consequence of a lower socioeconomic makeup of a class?
What impact do negative and unmotivated students have on high performing students?
What impact do negative and unmotivated students have on high performing students?
How can a class with engaged students perform better, as per the passage?
How can a class with engaged students perform better, as per the passage?
What social development issue did the preschool instructor observe in children after returning to preschool post-lockdown?
What social development issue did the preschool instructor observe in children after returning to preschool post-lockdown?
In what way did COVID-19 impact children's physical well-being, according to the passage?
In what way did COVID-19 impact children's physical well-being, according to the passage?
What challenge did almost 3/5 of Canadian households face during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What challenge did almost 3/5 of Canadian households face during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What impact did the pandemic have on low-income families' ability to support their children's education?
What impact did the pandemic have on low-income families' ability to support their children's education?
How did the pandemic exacerbate food insecurity for some families?
How did the pandemic exacerbate food insecurity for some families?
