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Section 1: The War Against Terrorism
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Terrorism threatens the safety and
security of society.
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The United States launched a war
against international terrorism after
being attacked on September 11, 2001.
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Section 2: Urban Sprawl
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Many metropolitan areas in the United States
and Canada have sprawled, or spread out, farther
and farther.
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Cities are focusing on smart-growth
solutions to urban sprawl.
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The Fight Against Terrorism
• Terrorists attack the United States on September 11, 2001.
• The United States increases security at home and searches for
suspected terrorists within the country.
• The coalition of nations led by the United States launches a war against
global terrorism.
• The war begins in Afghanistan, where those responsible for the
September attacks—the al-Qaeda terrorists led by Osama bin Laden—
are based.
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Urban Sprawl
• Many metropolitan areas in North America have spread out farther and
farther.
• This has caused problems such as traffic congestion, air pollution, strains
on infrastructure, rising housing costs, and the separation of the well-off
from the poor.
• Some governments and citizens are promoting “smart growth” as an
answer to urban sprawl.
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1. What is the unlawful use of force or violence to achieve political
or social ends?
terrorism
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2. What is a name for a group of nations that band together for a
common purpose?
a coalition
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3. What is the purpose of biological weapons?
to harm or kill people, animals, or plants
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4. How does urban sprawl contribute to air pollution?
It increases the number of cars on the roadways.
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5. What are some elements that make up infrastructure?
Basic facilities, services, and machinery makeup the
infrastructure.
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6. Which term involves encouraging development close to or inside
city limits?
Smart growth encourages development in or near the city.
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7. What is the relationship between the terms terrorism and global
network?
Terrorists have formed a global network to further their
objectives.
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8. How does urban sprawl cause housing costs to rise?
The cost of providing streets, utilities, and other public facilities
is higher in the suburbs.
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1. What are some of the actions governments can take when faced
with terrorism?
Governments can increase security, attempt to find terrorists
within their borders, and join in an alliance with other nations
to fight terrorism.
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2. What are some of the weapons used by terrorists to further their
objectives?
Terrorists might use conventional weapons, such as bombs, but
also biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons.
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3. What might become a problem for democratic governments
waging war against terrorism?
balancing the need for national security with the preservation
of freedom and individual rights
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1. What are some of the causes of urban sprawl?
unrestricted spread, growth of expressways, a desire for a sense
of community
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2. What are some of the negative effects of urban sprawl?
more commuter traffic, air pollution, higher housing costs, low-
income residents isolated in inner cities
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3. How are governments and concerned citizens trying to find
solutions to urban sprawl?
developing plans for smart growth, encouraging development
close by or inside city limits, good public transportation
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1. How has the movement of people to urban areas affected the
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increased pollution, depletion of local water supplies
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