Question

1. ____________ describes a state like estonia seceding (separating) from and declaring its independence after the breakup of the soviet union.

a. sovereignty
b. colonialism
c. neocolonialism
d. imperialism
e. irredentism

1. ____________ view themselves as a nation but remain stateless despite years of trying to gain statehood?

a. pacific islanders
b. cubans
c. kurds
d. han chinese
e. armenians

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze each option:

• A. Sovereignty: Refers to a state's right to govern itself, matching Estonia's independence after the Soviet Union's breakup.
• B. Colonialism: Involves one power ruling another territory, not secession.
• C. Neocolonialism: Indirect control over former colonies, irrelevant here.
• D. Imperialism: Extending power over other territories, opposite of secession.
• E. Irredentism: Claiming territory based on ethnicity, not about independence from a union.

Sovereignty fits the scenario of a state declaring independence.

Analyzing the options:

• A. Pacific Islanders: Many are citizens of their island states.
• B. Cubans: Have a sovereign state (Cuba).
• C. Kurds: Identify as a nation but lack a unified, internationally recognized state, despite efforts for statehood.
• D. Han Chinese: Major ethnic group in China (a sovereign state).
• E. Armenians: Have the sovereign state of Armenia.

The Kurds match the description of a stateless nation seeking statehood.

Answer:

A. Sovereignty

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