Globalization: c. 1900 - Present

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to globalization from 1900 to the present, emphasizing technological, cultural, economic, and environmental impacts.

Globalization

The increasing economic, political, and social interconnectedness of the world.

Green Revolution

A period starting in the 1950s and 60s when new strains of high-yielding grain crops were developed to increase food production.

Commercial agriculture

Agriculture conducted for profit, characterized by large-scale production and distribution.

Shipping containers

Standardized metal boxes that can be stacked for efficient transport of goods without unpacking.

Multinational Corporation

A business incorporated in one country but manufactures and sells goods in multiple countries.

Medical birth control methods

Techniques such as the birth control pill that allow women to control their fertility.

Fossil fuels

Natural substances used as energy sources, such as petroleum, that are energy-efficient.

Nuclear power

Energy generated through nuclear reactions, which can be a clear source of energy but riskier due to potential disasters.

Cultural globalization

The exposure and integration of cultures across the globe resulting from technological advancements.

UNICEF

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, aimed at providing social welfare services to children.

Economic liberalization

Policies that promote free-market economics by reducing government intervention.

Environmentalism

Social movements aimed at addressing the negative effects of globalization on the environment.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

An international organization that regulates international trade, helps negotiate trade deals, and addresses trade disputes.

Television and radio impact on globalization

Media technologies that allowed for real-time communication and cultural exchange across nations.

The Battle for Seattle

A protest against the WTO in 1999, highlighting opposition to globalization policies and their impact on labor.

Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms

Policies initiated in China that opened the economy to free market trade leading to significant economic growth.