Exam 15: Conflict, War, and Terrorism

America's war in Iraq based on fear of weapons of mass destruction illustrates

How has war or threat of war helped poor and disadvantaged groups in American society?

The United Nations does not often engage in peacekeeping missions.

In recent United Nation peacekeeping missions, _______ provided more than 75 percent of the troops.

Explain the main goals of the United Nations, the reasons it has come under criticism in the last few years, and recent proposals to address these criticisms. ​

According to Chirot, retribalization has been caused by

_________ is the premeditated use, or threatened use, of violence by individuals or groups to gain a political or social objective.

Describe the causes of terrorism, both on the societal and personal levels.

Which of the following technological innovations is the result of war?

Which country has recently conducted nuclear tests?

President Dwight D. Eisenhower referred to the close association between the military and the defense industry as the military-industrial

We define terrorism as an act perpetrated by a person from another country.​

Centuries of war between competing chiefdoms culminated in the development of

Gender norming policies tend to result in increased respect for women in non-traditional occupations.​

Constructivist explanations of war emphasize the role of leaders in stirring up hatred.

What are the two major ways in which industrialization has influenced war?

The micro-level process of deciding to commit a terrorist act involves

Modern wars tend to be fought

Revolutions and civil wars are more likely to occur when

The rate of PTSD among soldiers is difficult to measure because of