US History

Unit 12 notes

Unit 12 study notesNATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization

• NATO has been very busy during these recent years. It has been most active in Afghanistan.

Wars in the Middle East• You need to know the order

of events.

• Afghanistan War• Gulf War• 9/11/2001• 1st term of George W. Bush• Iraq War

US History Notes

North American Free Trade Agreement

• The United States government most clearly expanded economic opportunities to all American citizens.

NASA technological innovations

• Innovations such as cellular phones, GPS, and velcro

• What technology has helped Military the most: Cell phones

• Vacuum sealed food packaging---food stays fresh longer.

US History NotesWhat is the Tiananmen Square protest?

• Chinese stood up against government corruption but were put down by troops.

Why do Muslims resent the U.S.?

• U.S. supports Israel in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute

U.S. History Notes

Iraqi wars• What is the difference

between the first Iraqi war and the second?

• The U.S. had more support from its allies in the 1st war

Primary sources• Example- If a historian is

writing about a 20th century scientific discovery, what would be the most valid source?

• An interview with one of the scientist would be a valid source.