AP World History Unit 9: Globalization

Internet

A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.

nuclear power

electric or motive power generated by a nuclear reactor.

The Green Revolution

Rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology, especially new high-yield seeds and fertilizers. Led to a large increase in agricultural production.

vaccine

A harmless variant or derivative of a pathogen that stimulates a host's immune system to mount defenses against the pathogen

Malaria

A disease caused by mosquitoes implanting parasites in the blood.

Tuberculosis

An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the body, especially the lungs

Cholera

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

1918 Influenza Pandemic (Spanish Flu)

killed as many as 50 to 100 million people worldwide.

Ebola

A contagious viral disease originating in Africa. It is transmitted by blood and body fluids and causes body organs and vessels to leak blood, usually resulting in death.

HIV/AIDS

the virus that causes AIDS, spread through bodily fluids rather than casual contact or airborne

Alzheimer's disease

a progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning

deforestation

Destruction of forests

Desertification

Degradation of land, especially in semiarid areas, primarily because of human actions like excessive crop planting, animal grazing, and tree cutting.

climate change

Change in the statistical properties of the climate system when considered over periods of decades

free market economy

an economic system in which decisions on the three key economic questions are based on voluntary exchange in markets

multinational corporation

An organization that manufactures and markets products in many different countries and has multinational stock ownership and multinational management

Deng Xiaoping

Communist Party leader who forced Chinese economic reforms after the death of Mao Zedong.

Margaret Thatcher

leader of conservatives in Great Britain who came to power. Pledged to limit social welfare, restrict union power, and end inflation. Formed Thatcherism, in which her economic policy was termed, and improved the British economic situation.

Ronald Reagan

first elected president in 1980 and elected again in 1984. He ran on a campaign based on the common man and "populist" ideas. He served as governor of California from 1966-1974, and he participated in the McCarthy Communist scare. Iran released hostages on his Inauguration Day in 1980. While president, he developed Reagannomics, the trickle down effect of government incentives. He cut out many welfare and public works programs. He used the Strategic Defense Initiative to avoid conflict. His meetings with Gorbachev were the first steps to ending the Cold War. He was also responsible for the Iran-contra Affair which bought hostages with guns.

World Trade Organization

Administers the rules governing trade between its 144 members. Helps producers, importers, and exporters conduct their business and ensure that trade flows smoothly.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Agreement that created a free-trade area among the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

document issued by the UN to promote basic human rights and freedoms. Was inspired by Holocaust and Eleanor Roosevelt was the driving force behind it.

Feminism

A female movement for gender equality.

Women's Suffrage

the right of women to vote

US Civil Rights Act of 1965

social movements in the U.S. where they want to end segregation and discrimination against blacks and it helps secure and protect the rights of citizens and citizenship within the laws

Greenpeace

an international organization that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species

World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)

is a global network of fair trade organizations and a resources for locating vendors and products- create opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers, develop producers independence, fair pricing, gender equity, safe working environments and practices

Globalization

Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope.

cultural globalization

worldwide spread of similar norms, values, and practices: Reggae, Bollywood, Social Media, BBC, World Cup, Olympics

United Nations

An international organization formed after WWII to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

9/11/2001

A series of coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the United States on September 11, 2001.