Chapter 36 Global Interdependence
Terrorism
Use of violence against people or property to force changes in societies or governments
2. Name three steps that have been taken in the direction of free trade.
1) Joining together of nations to form the E.U 2)Formation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. 3) Latin america set up its own free trade (ALBA)
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
1948 United Nations statement of specific rights that all people should have
free trade
Absence of barriers that can block trade between countries
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a disease that attacks the immune system, leaving sufferers open to deadly infections
USA Patriot Act
Antiterrorism law that allowed the government certain rights to help chase and capture terrorists
cyberterrorism
Attacks on information systems for political reasons
popular culture
Cultural elements—such as sports, music, movies, and clothing—that reflect a group's common background
Section 5
Cultures Blend in a Global Age
Department of Homeland Security
Department of the U.S. government that organizes the fight against terrorism in the United States
gender inequality
Difference between men and women in terms of wealth and status
political dissent
Difference of opinion over political issues
sustainable growth
Economic growth that meets current needs but conserves resources for the future
global economy
Economy linking the economies of many nations
Section 2
Global Economic Development
Section 3
Global Security Issues
developed nation
Industrialized nation
ozone layer
Layer of atmosphere that blocks dangerous rays from the sun
2. What has caused most of the terrorist activity in Africa?
Most of the terrorist activity in Africa have been caused by civil unrest and regional wars
emerging nation
Nation that is still developing industry
refugees
People who leave their country to move to another to find safety
materialism
Placing high value on owning things
1. What types of jobs are on the increase in developed nations?
The types of jobs that are increasing in developed nations are jobs involving service and information.
Section 4
Terrorism
3. How did the September 11 attacks affect the way Americans looked at life?
The September 11 attacks have affected the way Americans looked at life by
3. Which area of the world has been hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic?
The area of the world that has been hit hardest by the aids epidemic is the continent of Africa
3. What environmental problems have resulted from economic growth?
The environmental problems that have resulted from economic growth are pollution by factories that burn coal, global warming, weakening of the ozone layer,
4. What problems can result from the global movement of people?
The problem that could result from the global movement of people are widespread hunger and disease and they could also cause political problems
3. What problems or challenges can cultural blending bring?
The problems and challenges that cultural blending can bring are other cultures can be swallowed by another
1. What types of weapons do terrorists use?
The types of weapons that terrorist use are bombs, bullets, and some terrorist use biological and chemical weapons
1. Name three aspects of culture that have become international.
Three aspects of culture that become international are television, music, and sports
2. Name two events that have been important in the worldwide struggle for human rights.
Two events that have been important in the worldwide struggle for human rights were the approval of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the U.N and the signing of Helsinki Accords which also supported human rights
1. Name two specific approaches toward collective security.
Two specific approaches towards collective security were the formation of the united nations and their peace keeping troops. also the signing of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty was a approach towards collective security and its purpose was to limit weapons of mass destruction
proliferation
spread(increase weapons) in contrast to demilitarization which is limiting weapons or arms(SALT)
