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Ch. 27
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Protectionism | Policy of trade restrictions to protect domestic industries. |
| Acid Rain | Rain containing high amounts of chemical pollutants. |
| Conservation | The careful preservation and protection of natural resources. |
| Refugee | Person who has willingly left his or home to escape war, famine, or other disaster. |
| Internationalism | Involvement in world affairs. |
| Charter | A written document granting land and the authority to set up colonial governments. |
| Globalization | Individuals and nations working across barriers of distance, culture, and technology. |
| Multinational | Firms that does business or has office in many countries. |
| Human Rights | Fundamental freedoms of individuals. |
| Tribunal | Courts established by the UN to hear cases of violations of international human rights laws. |
| Genocide | Mass murder of a people because of their race, religion, ethnicity, politics, or culture. |
| Apartheid | System of laws that separate racial and ethnic groups and limited the rights of blacks in South Africa. |
| Sanction | Measure such as withholding economic aid used to influence a foreign government's actions. |
| Satellite | Nation politically and economically dominated or controlled by another, more powerful country. |
| Cold War | Conflict between United States and The Soviet Union, competing for world influence without military force. |