AP world unit 9

New Communication Technologies

Innovations such as radio, cell phones, and the internet that transformed global communication after 1900.

Air Travel

A significant advancement in transportation technology that connects distant locations quickly and efficiently.

Emergent Epidemic Diseases

Newly arising diseases that pose health threats, such as the 1918 Influenza, Ebola, and HIV/AIDS.

Green Revolution

A period of agricultural transformation that increased food production through advanced technologies and practices.

WTO (World Trade Organization)

An international institution that regulates trade between nations to ensure smooth and fair trade practices.

Global Feminist Movements

Social movements aimed at advocating for women's rights and gender equality on a global scale.

Negritude Movement

A literary and ideological movement emphasizing the value of black culture and identity, particularly in the French-speaking world.

Caste Reservation in India

Policies designed to improve the socio-economic status of lower castes by reserving a percentage of seats in education and employment.

Online Commerce

The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet, exemplified by platforms like Alibaba and eBay.

Anti-IMF and Anti-World Bank Activism

Protests and movements opposing the policies and practices of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank related to economic globalization.