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Chapter 4 Section 4

Chapter 4 Section 4. Global connections. I. Globalization. The process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade causes improvements in transportation (airplanes) telecommunications (Internet ). Popular Culture

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Chapter 4 Section 4

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  1. Chapter 4 Section 4 Global connections

  2. I. Globalization • The process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade • causes • improvements in transportation (airplanes) • telecommunications (Internet)

  3. Popular Culture • cultural traits that are well known and widely accepted • food • sports • music • movies

  4. US great influence • soft drinks • tv shows • English global language • US is influenced • martial arts movies • radio stations • foreign words (sushi, plaza)

  5. Global Trade • globalization connects businesses and affects trade • improvements make trade quicker and easier

  6. interdependence: reliance of one country on the resources, goods or services of another country • automakers (purchase parts made in US or Japan) • consumers (bananas or tomatoes)

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  8. II. A World Community the world seems smaller – places are more connected world works together to promote cooperation in times of conflict (wars) and crisis (disasters)

  9. United Nations (UN): organization of the world’s countries that promotes peace and security around the globe humanitarian aid: assistance to ppl in distress

  10. organizations representing countries help in times of crisis (tsunami) • UNICEF • International Red Cross • Doctors Without Borders

  11. Globalization “Globalization is much like fire. Fire itself is neither good nor bad. Used properly, it can cook food, sterilize equipment, form iron and heat our homes. Used carelessly, fire can destroy lives, towns and forests in an instant.”

  12. Globalization Pros Cons creates jobs for US workers helps developing nations makes the poor richer strengthens American values solves environmental problems never see it takes jobs from US workers hurts developing nations makes the poor poorer weakens American values causes environmental problems see it every where

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