1. Developing Strong Economies Developing countries have struggled to change traditional and government-led command economies into market economies. Investors and lenders from the global North have pushed for market reform and financed industries in developing countries. The Green Revolution has fed more people, but put many small farmers out of work. 1 of 8 The Developing World Section 1: The Challenges of Development Witness History Audio: Building a Better Life Color Transparency 200: Global Economic Trends Note Taking Transparency 188 Geography Interactive: The Global North and Global South

2. Obstacles to Development Population growth and economic dependence on other countries are major challenges to development. Poor families depend on child labor and sometimes their religion encourages large families. Countries struggle to support more and more people. They also rely on industrialized nations for technology and manufactured goods. 2 of 8 The Developing World Section 1: The Challenges of Development Color Transparency 203: Challenges Facing Developing Countries

3. Patterns of Life Change Economic development is changing life in the global South. Women are gaining opportunities in politics, business, and education. Religious fundamentalists are turning to politics to create governments that follow the traditions of certain religions. And many people are moving from rural areas to cities to find jobs, often living there in slums. 3 of 8 The Developing World Section 1: The Challenges of Development QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency

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