GLOBALIZATION

One of the biggest changes of the mid-20 th century was the rapid increase in globalization What is “globalization”?

Globalization is the increased flow of trade, people, technology, culture, & ideas among countries Today, globalization is most associated with international trade & multinational corporations… …advances in technology & communication… …& increase in cultural diffusion

Globalization has been around for centuries but has been rapidly increasing since 1990

What has led to increased globalization?

Globalization has increased due to lowered trade barriers, new trade organizations, & increased communication OPEC is a cartel of oil producing nations The World Trade Organization (WTO) promotes free trade The United Nations settles trade disputes among member nations

What are some positive effects of globalization?

Increased trade gives people more goods & services Companies lower costs & prices by buying materials & hiring workers from other countries Globalization increases access to medicine & technology Creates jobs & raises standard of living

What are some negative effects of globalization?

Globalization increases the gap between the developed nations & developing nations Outsourcing leads to low-paying jobs in developing nations

Globalization increases spread of Western culture & resentment among non-Western nations

Globalization increases environmental pollution & the depletion of natural resources

What are some effects of multinational businesses?

Multinational corporations (MNCs) operate in multiple countries in order to gain raw materials, assemble products, & sell throughout the world Can you name 1 of the top 10 multinational corporations in the world? (Hint: only 1 is shown in this image)

What is the future of globalization?

Globalization Essay Prompt We have already begun thinking about the essay for Test 10. (What is Progress?) Obviously world history continues after you guys walk out of my room. Currently there are many global crises in the world. Over the next few days be thinking about what YOU think are the greatest threats to humanity. (economic trends? Environmental? Run away technology (nuclear proliferation)? Racism? Class Elitism? Etc.…) For the Test 10 essay you are going to define what you think is the single greatest global threat to humanity then propose a solution. (Remember we are WORLD History, not US History.) Or you can explain why this threat will destroy humanity. I cannot grade any of this since its opinion and conjecture. But to prove why your solution will work, or why humanity is doomed, you have to find civilizations we have studied from the past that faced similar problems. How did they deal with these problems? Were they successful? Could they have been successful? Why were they destroyed? The more historical examples and time periods you use to define the problem and solution the better your grade will be. I will only grade your use of history in the argument, not the argument itself. No aliens or supernatural technological inventions that don’t exist. Example: (Nuclear weapons have not existed very long….. but have there been civilizations dating back to the classic era that had trouble controlling their technology, the way the 1 st world has failed to control its technology today?) You can get in debate groups with your friends and/or family and argue against their views, or argue to support yours. The more you discuss, the more connections you can make to history. This is also a chance for you to express your ideas on history and humanity. Just keep making connections to the past to validate your views. So the question is…. What is Progress?? Where do we go from here? What has to happen to Progress as a species? You can write practice drafts and have me proof read and suggest historical connections. On test day, you must write from a blank piece of paper after completing the MC section. You cannot use any notes or outlines.