Bell Ringer Assignment

• What is global governance? What is the "tragic theme" to which Mr. Talbott is referring?
• According to Mr. Talbott, which event led to the first known peace treaty in history? When did this occur? What is a peace treaty?
• What was the League of Nations? What is the United Nations? When were both of these organizations created? What caused their creation?
• What was the Cold War? How long did it last? How does Mr. Talbott describe the Cold War?
• According to Mr. Talbott, what prevented the United States and Russia from going to war with each other? Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.