hw 16. territory tensions - beechen cliff school...
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Aim: To give named examples of how political spheres of influence can be contested leading to a.) tensions over territory and resources and b.) open conflict.
HW 16. Territory Tensions
Task:
Use the textbook scans on the next 4 pages to complete the A3 writing frame you started in class.
Want more? Follow the link to a BBC news article on slide 7. Still thirsty for more? Go back over the videos and news articles in the Lesson 12 PDF.
Regions with contested sphere of influence in the world today
Sphere of Influence origins
Reasons why disputes can flare up
Environmental impacts of conflict
Case Study 2: Russia's Western Border (how political spheres of influence can be contested leading to open conflict).
Case Study 1: South China Sea (how political spheres of influence can be contested leading to tensions over territory).
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Sphere of Influence Origins
Sphere of Influence Present day
Sphere of Influence Environmental Impacts of conflict
South China Sea.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/worldasiapacific13748349
Very good, accessible overview.
Recommended reading at home