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1. Why would nations in Europe agree to the terms of the Schengen Agreement? (2)
2. What implications does belonging to the EU have for … (5)
a. National Identity –
b. economics –
c. tourism –
d. security –
e. immigration –
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3. Look at the Ideas and Opinions one page 324. What is the difference between an
alliance and an “advanced supranational democracy”? (2)
4. Look at the Ideas and Opinions on page 325. Chris Patten refers to nations
needing to “pool their sovereignty”. What do you think he means by this and
what would result if nations did this? (3)
5. Explain why the European Union is a great example of internationalization when
it comes to deregulation, integration and harmonization? (3)
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6. Using the World Trade Organization as an example, how is nationalism
sometimes sacrificed in favor of internationalism? (3)
7. Climate change is a global issue that is not contained by borders. Should an
international agreement like Kyoto Accord or an organization be able to force
countries to address the problems? (3)
8. What did the Canadians have to do after they became part of the 2005 Waco
agreement? Does Canada benefit from this action as a country? (2)
9. Look at the Ideas and Opinions on page 332. The journalist challenges the ideas
of sovereignty and international agreements. Are his ideas true in regards to
Canada and is this an option that governments have? (2)
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10. Look at the Ideas and Opinions on page 334. Many Northern European countries
see themselves providing a high quality of life. Do the comments made by Dr.
George promote internationalism over nationalism? (2)
11. Compare the ideas of the European Union with NAFTA. Use the chart to fill in
the similarities and differences between the two. You should have 3 for each side.
(6)
Similarities between EU/NAFTA
Differences between EU/NAFTA
a.
a.
b.
b.
c.
c.
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