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Sec 3 Social Studies

Are disputes over resources the most important reason why conflicts arise between countries? . IntroductionDisputes over resourcesConflict over fishing ground between Iceland and BritainThe agreement between Iceland and BritainConflict over water supplies between Israel and JordonOther reasons

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Sec 3 Social Studies

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    1. Sec 3 Social Studies Chapter 5: Conflicts among countries

    2. Are disputes over resources the most important reason why conflicts arise between countries? Introduction Disputes over resources Conflict over fishing ground between Iceland and Britain The agreement between Iceland and Britain Conflict over water supplies between Israel and Jordon Other reasons why conflicts occurred Conclusion

    3. INTRODUCTION International conflicts may lead to war Ways to resolve conflicts may be peaceful Military action is usually the last resort Examples of war are the Vietnam War, the Gulf War and the Korean War

    4. Disputes over resources Disputes over resources is the most important reason Other factors also cause conflicts More cases of rows over resources than others Resources are needed for survival and economic growth. Some are rich in these resources while others are not

    5. Fishing ground conflict between Iceland and Britain Fish was Iceland's most bountiful resources They extent its zone of control of fishing ground Britain refused to recognize the extended area Led to collisions between Britain's frigates and Iceland's Coast Guard Iceland broke off political ties with Britain

    6. The agreement between Iceland and Britain An agreement was signed in 1976 Britain was allowed to catch a fixed amount of fish 24 trawlers were allowed in the zone of control The arrangement lasted for six months

    7. Conflict over water supplies between Israel and Jordon Jordan River supplies Israel and Jordon with water From 1940-50s,Israel developed water plans Jordan's water supply was threatened Border clashes between Jordan and Israel Israel occupied Golan Heights and controlled Jordan River Condition of Jordan worsens Jordan and Israel signed a peace treaty in Oct 1994

    8. Other reasons why conflicts occurred Differences in political ideology - discord between democracy and communism Eg. War between North and South Korea Lash over territory Eg. War between China and India

    9. Conclusion Conflicts among countries is damaging War is usually the last resort Natural resources are most important Different values and ideological beliefs are just excuses Conflicts over resources create a great impact between countries

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