Chapter 36 Global Interdependence

global economy

Economy linking the economies of many nations

terrorism

Use of violence against people or property to force changes in societies or governments

Name three aspects of culture that have become international.

1. Music 2. Clothing 3. Food

Name two specific approaches toward collective security.

1. Send troops to maintain the peace 2. Nations signed the Non-proliferation Treaty

What has caused most of the terrorist activity in Africa?

Civil unrest and regional wars cause most terrorist acts.

Name three steps that have been taken in the direction of free trade.

1. In 1951, some nations in Europe joined together to create free trade. That group, now called the European Union (EU), has grown to become a powerful trading bloc. 2. The United States, Canada, and Mexico agreed to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. 3.

Name two events that have been important in the worldwide struggle for human rights.

1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2. Helsinki Accords

Give three examples of international cooperation in space.

1. United States and Soviet spacecraft docked, or joined together, in space. 2. In the late 1990s, the United States, Russia, and 14 other nations began working together to build the International Space Station. 3. In 1990, the United States and European countries sent the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit around the earth.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Declaration of Independce Declaration of the Right of Man Joan of Arc Cleopatra Anne Frank

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

What types of jobs are on the increase in developed nations?

After robots were used to make products, workers had more and difficult skills. There are more jobs in service and information industries. Manufacturing jobs began to grow more quickly in the emerging nations where wages are lower.

How did the September 11 attacks affect the way Americans looked at life?

Americans lived in fear that a terrorist attack

USA Patriot Act

Antiterrorism law that allowed the government certain rights to help chase and capture terrorists

How have computers changed everyday living?

As a result of computers being invented, people used goods such as microwave ovens, telephones, and cars that had computer chips to keep them running. People use it at home or work and are more connected through internet. They are able to get a lot of information more quickly and easily than ever before and communicate.

What environmental problems have resulted from economic growth?

As a result of economic growth,it cause environmental problems. Burning coal and oil has polluted the air. It has also caused acid rain and contributed to global warming. The release of some chemicals into the air has weakened Earth's ozone layer. This layer of atmosphere blocks dangerous rays from the sun.

sustainable growth

Economic growth that meets current needs but conserves resources for the future

cyberterrorism

Attacks on information systems for political reasons

green revolution

Attempt to increase food resources worldwide

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

Why is genetic engineering an important development?

Genetic engineering is an important development because scientists were able to discover secrets of certain diseases. This allows them to use genes in different ways like developing plants with special traits. Cloning also played a part in genetic engineering. It can be used to produce plants and animals that are identical to the existing plants and animals. This led to many developments in agriculture.

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

emerging nation

Nation that is still developing industry

What problems can result from the global movement of people?

Overpopulation Diseases - Health issues Unemployment Wars

refugees

People who leave their country to move to another to find safety

materialism

Placing high value on owning things

What problems or challenges can cultural blending bring?

Problems or challenges cultural blending can bring is that people worry that their own culture will be taken away by other cultures. In other countries, television programmers take Western programs and rework them according to their own culture and others returned to old traditions in order to keep them alive. As a result, more people all over the world became dependent on each other and faced challenges to survive. In the 21st century, those challenges will be faced by people who are in increasing contact with one another. They have a great stake in living together in harmony.

cloning

Process of creating identical copies of DNA for research and other purposes

International Space Station

Project, involving 16 nations, to build a huge laboratory in space

Which area of the world has been hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic?

Sub-Saharan Africa

Section 4

Terrorism Case Study: September 11, 2001

What types of weapons do terrorists use?

Terrorists use bombs and bullets. Some groups used biological and chemical weapons. Cyberterrorism

Section 1

The Impact of Science and Technology

How was aviation security increased?

The aviation security increased after people were arrested because of their nationality or religion. The USA Patriot Act was passed and allowed the government several powers to help capture terrorists. The Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) ordered airlines to put bars on cockpit doors. Trained guards began to protect airports and as a result the Aviation and Transportation Security Act was passed and put the federal government in charge of airport security.

genetic engineering

Use of genes to develop new products and cures

What Western aspects of culture have spread throughout the world?

Western clothes and ideas spread throughout the world. The Western idea of materialism also spread. The worlds of art and literature have become more international in recent years.

Internet

Worldwide computer network

proliferation Contrary to demilitarization SALT- Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

spread