Unit Test — Unit test Answers

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The struggling German economy was the largest contributing factor to the rise of the theory of eugenics in the 1930s. Germany faced enormous debt, widespread inflation, and massive unemployment. In this economic climate, people with physical and mental illnesses were viewed as a burden to the “healthy” population who made greater economic contributions. Therefore, both the Weimar Republic and the Nazi regime pursued a policy informed by the theory of eugenics, the belief that the development of the human race can be controlled by selective breeding. Their goals were to prevent illnesses from being passed on to future generations and to create a more economically robust workforce. The Nazi regime pursued a more aggressive version of this policy by mandating sterilization. The Weimar Republic, which had preceded them, sterilized people on a voluntary basis only.

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The international community did little to intervene in the Rwandan genocide. When the Interahamwe Hutu militia began killing Tutsis in April of 1994, foreign governments came to the rescue of their own citizens living in Rwanda but did little else to halt the killing. By the end of May of 1994, half a million Tutsi were dead, and neighboring nations faced a serious refugee crisis as Rwandans flooded across the borders. The United Nations stopped short of referring to the crisis as a full-scale genocide, referring to the killing as “acts of genocide” instead. The United Nations also made the decision to withdraw 90% of the troops in Rwanda, a clear indication of their unwillingness to intervene.

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Sweden has enacted population growth policies that encourage growth while respecting citizens’ rights. Sweden has attempted to decrease and eliminate violence against women. The government also has maintained a policy of offering pregnant women access to safe birth deliveries. Sweden encourages women with families to remain in the workforce by providing flexible family planning options and daycare. This policy ensures that women are not forced to choose between a career and a family. Finally, Sweden emphasizes a strong health and sexual education program to encourage the population to understand their reproductive rights and the protections and benefits offered to families.

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: (Students’ responses should mention India’s educational programs.) India has placed great emphasis on gender equality in economic and social status as well as increased education for women as the most effective long-term policy for discouraging population growth. Women with higher levels of education consistently choose to have smaller families than women who are illiterate or have lower levels of education. One reason that women with higher levels of education limit their family size is that they have access to preventative reproductive health education. Another reason that women with higher levels of education limit their family size is because they have more opportunities to pursue work outside the home and bring greater economic security to their families.

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between European nations that was formed in 1994. It created a single market for these countries, eliminating trade barriers and adopting the Euro as a common currency. The production and population of the EU exceeds that of the US.