The United Nations provides a forum for diplomacy and collective action.
← Unit 9: Globalization
Topic 9.8 · c. 1900–present
Institutions Developing in a Globalized World
International organizations and agreements helped states address shared problems, though cooperation could be limited by competing interests.
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What to know
International organizations and agreements helped states address shared problems, though cooperation could be limited by competing interests.
The World Trade Organization sets rules and mediates disputes over trade.
Climate agreements coordinate action on a problem that crosses borders.
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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions
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Question 01
Which example fits this clue? The United Nations provides a forum for diplomacy and collective action.
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Question 02
Which example fits this clue? The World Trade Organization sets rules and mediates disputes over trade.
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Question 03
Which example fits this clue? This example coordinate action on a problem that crosses borders.
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02 / Write with evidence
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When can international institutions solve common problems?
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- Use two examples from the review.
- Explain how the examples support your claim.
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International organizations and agreements helped states address shared problems, though cooperation could be limited by competing interests. The United Nations provides a forum for diplomacy and collective action. The World Trade Organization sets rules and mediates disputes over trade.
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United Nations
The United Nations provides a forum for diplomacy and collective action.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization sets rules and mediates disputes over trade.
climate agreements
Climate agreements coordinate action on a problem that crosses borders.
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