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Political Conflicts

Political Conflicts. AP Human Geography. Overview. In many cases, states are FRAGILE! Some are held t ogether by strong CENTRIPE T AL FORCES While others are f ractured by CENTRI F UGAL FORCES Throughout history, borders have shifted and they continue to do so today.

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Political Conflicts

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  1. Political Conflicts AP Human Geography

  2. Overview • In many cases, states are FRAGILE! • Some are held together by strong CENTRIPETAL FORCES • While others are fractured by CENTRIFUGAL FORCES • Throughout history, borders have shifted and they continue to do so today. • In fact, most of the maps in your textbook (printed in 2010) are already out of date!

  3. Centripetal/ Centrifugal Forces Centripetal Forces Centrifugal Forces • Nationalism (flags, anthems) • Similar culture (religion, language, ethnicity, shared past) • Supranational organizations • Separatist Movements • Internal boundary conflicts • Cultural differences • Physical barriers

  4. Quebec • A province of Canada • 80% French speaking • The rest of Canada is 90% English speaking. • Generally not violent.

  5. East Timor, Indonesia • Indonesia is a fragmented state. • Half of the Island of Timor • Predominantly Catholic • Became independent in 2002.

  6. Russia and Chechnya • Chechnya is region in Russia • Chechens want independence from Russia. • Has resulted in fighting, including a terrorist attack in 2002, leaving 130 dead.

  7. Korea • Divided into Communist North Korea and pro-Western South Korea. • Both groups are ethnically Korean. • Desire to re-unite.

  8. China and Taiwan • Taiwan is a island off the coast of China. • Following Communist Revolution in China, non-Coms fled to Taiwan. • China sees Taiwan as a part of China; Taiwan claims independence.

  9. India/ Pakistan • Kashmir is a region between India and Pakistan. • Region is heavily Muslim (75%) • Temporary border is agreed upon, but no official border.

  10. Alsace/ Lorraine • Regions between Germany and France. • Historically, claimed by both France and Germany. • Today controlled by France. • Peaceful, in large part to the European Union.

  11. Spain • 2 regions in Spain are seeking independence/ autonomy. • Catalonia • Basque

  12. Vermont • Second Vermont Republic • Group desires independence for Vermont from the U.S. • Not a serious threat, but still…

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