AP Human Geography
NAME: _________________________
Objective: We will examine the roots of the United Nations in order to predict challenges of supranational initiatives.
Examine the maps below and answer the questions that follow.
European Union members= 10
European Union members= 27
1. Brainstorm three reasons for this shift in Europe: (hint: think about history  )
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2. Define supranationalism:
List Major Supranational organizations:
AP Human Geography
NAME: _________________________
Summary of the United Nations:
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Formed in 1945 after World War II
Voluntary to join- currently 191 members
Various committees work to provide assistance and relief around the world. (FAO, Food and Agricultural
Organization; WHO, World Health Organization, ICJ; International Court of Justice.)
Involved in peacekeeping efforts during civil wars and elections (Somalia- 1990’s, Bosnia 1994)
With a partner, predict two reasons why supranational organizations may have difficulty implementing initiatives.
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AP Human Geography
NAME: _________________________
Objective: Research the current social, political, and economic problems of various nations in order to determine
modifications that need to be made to make it more successful.
Examine the political cartoon and answer the questions below:
1. Define supranationalism:
2. Explain the overall meaning of this cartoon. What type of political system is represented?
3. Describe a region which might be represented by this cartoon. How did the nation/region come to need UN
humanitarian aid?
AP Human Geography
NAME: _________________________
Objective: Examine the establishment of the European Union in order to draw conclusions regarding the struggle
between devolution and supranationalism.
Examine the map below and answer the questions which follow:
Source: United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Environment Programme, The World Bank, World Resources Institute . 2005. World
Resources 2005 -- The Wealth of the Poor: Managing ecosystems to fight poverty.
1. What region has the lowest life expectancy?
2. How can a low life expectancy make it difficult for a nation to develop economically?
3. How might the United Nations provide support for this region?
AP Human Geography
NAME: _________________________
Closure!
1. How does this cartoon represent the principle of devolution?
2. How does this cartoon represent the principle of multinational/supranationalism?
3. What is the overall meaning of this cartoon?