Globalization, Development of New Technologies, Key People, and Domestic and International Issues
Key Question: What is globalization and interdependence?
1. Interdependence: increase in integrating (bringing together) different societies
2. Globalization: linking of nations through trade, information, technologies, and communication
Key Question: What is the impact of globalization?
1. Improvement in all communications (travel, telecommunications, internet)
2. Availability of a wide variety of foreign-made goods and services
3. Outsourcing of jobs
Key Question: How have new technologies impacted American lives?
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1. Cheaper and more convenient means of communication
2. Great access to heating and air-conditioning improved the quality of life
and encouraged population growth in certain areas of the country
3. Great access to news and other information
4. Decreased regional variation resulting from nationwide access to the same
entertainment and information provided by national television, internet
services, and computer games
5. Increased domestic and international travel for business and pleasure
Key Question: What are the domestic and international issues facing the United States?
1. Foreign policy Increase in terrorist
Conflicts in the Middle Changing
relationships with
activities
East
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nations
Changing patterns
2. Immigration
More people want to
(Hispanic Americans, immigrate to the United
States than are allowed
Asian Americans)
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by law
3. Global
Policies to protect
A global climate change Conservation of
Environment
water and other
the environment
natural resources
PAW
4. Other Issues
World health issues Energy issues
(global pandemics)
(dependence on foreign
oil)
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