1. Globalization (SOL 16c & d & 12b)

2. Globalization Worldwide exchange of culture, business, & ideas Worldwide exchange of culture, business, & ideas Created a global economy- countries dependent on one another (What happened in 1929?) Created a global economy- countries dependent on one another (What happened in 1929?) Businesses set up inside foreign countries & encourage job growth & industrialization Businesses set up inside foreign countries & encourage job growth & industrialization Multinational corporations: Companies that operate in a number of different countries: (Exxon, Ford, Toyota, BP, Aéropostale, & Wal-Mart) Multinational corporations: Companies that operate in a number of different countries: (Exxon, Ford, Toyota, BP, Aéropostale, & Wal-Mart)

3. International Communication The development of modern technology has created rapid transportation, communication, & computer networks The development of modern technology has created rapid transportation, communication, & computer networks Today’s world is far more connected than at any other time in world history Today’s world is far more connected than at any other time in world history Business can happen faster, ideas can spread faster, & cultures blend to create a “world culture” Business can happen faster, ideas can spread faster, & cultures blend to create a “world culture”

4. Globalization Video In folder! In folder!

5. Global Organizations In order to spur trade, countries got together to create trade agreements In order to spur trade, countries got together to create trade agreements Designed to eliminate or greatly reduce tariffs (taxes on imported goods) Designed to eliminate or greatly reduce tariffs (taxes on imported goods) The more countries interact, the more the role of international boundaries & relationships changes The more countries interact, the more the role of international boundaries & relationships changes The more globalization that has developed, the greater the role for international organizations to bring countries together The more globalization that has developed, the greater the role for international organizations to bring countries together

6. The European Union (EU) Demonstrates Regional Integration & similar to our 50 states Demonstrates Regional Integration & similar to our 50 states 27 mainly European nations that share a common currency (the Euro) & encourage trade & travel between nations 27 mainly European nations that share a common currency (the Euro) & encourage trade & travel between nations Encourages globalization, but worries others b/c it takes away from the individual sovereignty & culture of the participant countries Encourages globalization, but worries others b/c it takes away from the individual sovereignty & culture of the participant countries

7. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Created January 1, 1994 Created January 1, 1994 Trade agreement between Canada, US, & Mexico Trade agreement between Canada, US, & Mexico Reduces trade restrictions between the three countries Reduces trade restrictions between the three countries Encourages more business & increases the wealth for all three Encourages more business & increases the wealth for all three Currently largest trade agreement in the world Currently largest trade agreement in the world

8. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Created January 1, 1995 Created January 1, 1995 Supervises & encourages international trade Supervises & encourages international trade Provides regulations for trade & a means to settle any disputes between nations that arise Provides regulations for trade & a means to settle any disputes between nations that arise Allows for negotiations & formalization of agreements between nations Allows for negotiations & formalization of agreements between nations There are currently 159 members & it’s headquarters is in Switzerland There are currently 159 members & it’s headquarters is in Switzerland

9. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) International organization that focuses on increasing economic growth for countries around the world International organization that focuses on increasing economic growth for countries around the world Provides assistance to developing countries Provides assistance to developing countries Secures international financial stability Secures international financial stability Promotes international trade, employment, & economic growth Promotes international trade, employment, & economic growth Helps reduce poverty around the world Helps reduce poverty around the world

10. World Trade Organizations Video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2_MKo a43r4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2_MKo a43r4

11. Terrorism The use of violence & threats to intimidate & coerce for political reasons The use of violence & threats to intimidate & coerce for political reasons In many developing nations where there is poverty, civil wars, or political instability individuals turn to terrorism to fix these issues In many developing nations where there is poverty, civil wars, or political instability individuals turn to terrorism to fix these issues Munich Olympics, 1972: 11 Israeli athletes taken hostage by Palestinian terrorist group Black September Munich Olympics, 1972: 11 Israeli athletes taken hostage by Palestinian terrorist group Black September – Demanded 200 Palestinians be released from Israeli prisons – Athletes killed by terrorists & 5 terrorists killed by German police

12. CNN Remembers… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTFn25c lr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTFn25c lr4

13. Al Qaeda & September 11 th Demand a worldwide Islamic state, approve the killing of civilians, & oppose US forces inside Islamic countries Demand a worldwide Islamic state, approve the killing of civilians, & oppose US forces inside Islamic countries Osama bin Laden authorized the attacks on 9/11 back in 1999 when terrorists came to US to train in flight schools Osama bin Laden authorized the attacks on 9/11 back in 1999 when terrorists came to US to train in flight schools 2 planes flown into World Trade Center, 1 plane flown into the Pentagon, & 4 th plane (meant for Capitol) was taken back by the passengers & crashed in PA 2 planes flown into World Trade Center, 1 plane flown into the Pentagon, & 4 th plane (meant for Capitol) was taken back by the passengers & crashed in PA Total killed: 2,977 (125 at the Pentagon…292 were killed in NYC from falling debris) Total killed: 2,977 (125 at the Pentagon…292 were killed in NYC from falling debris)

14. 9/11 Artifacts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH2eLn CtjPA&list=PLJ6_ReJ2W32wH6seKajp_RwG6T G1GOtcg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH2eLn CtjPA&list=PLJ6_ReJ2W32wH6seKajp_RwG6T G1GOtcg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH2eLn CtjPA&list=PLJ6_ReJ2W32wH6seKajp_RwG6T G1GOtcg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH2eLn CtjPA&list=PLJ6_ReJ2W32wH6seKajp_RwG6T G1GOtcg

15. Other Terrorist Acts Before & since 9/11, terrorists around the world use various methods: Before & since 9/11, terrorists around the world use various methods: Suicide bombings Suicide bombings Car bombings Car bombings Airline hijacking Airline hijacking Boston Bombers – used IED (improvised explosive device) Boston Bombers – used IED (improvised explosive device)

16. Government Responses Surveillance: Surveillance: – Monitoring of behavior & activities for protection & prevention Review of Privacy Rights: Review of Privacy Rights: – US Patriot Act gave government several powers to pursue & capture terrorists – Uses wiretaps & internet surveillance-in many cases without a warrant Security at ports & airports (body scanners) Security at ports & airports (body scanners) Identification badges & photos Identification badges & photos

17. Other Genocides Armenians by leaders of the Ottoman Empire Armenians by leaders of the Ottoman Empire Artists, technicians, former government officials, monks, minorities, & other educated individuals by Pol Pot in Cambodia Artists, technicians, former government officials, monks, minorities, & other educated individuals by Pol Pot in Cambodia Tutsi minority by Hutu in Rwanda Tutsi minority by Hutu in Rwanda

18. Hotel Rwanda Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZzfxL9 0100 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZzfxL9 0100 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZzfxL9 0100 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZzfxL9 0100