APWH - Chapter 34: Globalization in the New Millennium

globalization

the worldwide linking of economies, cultures, and politics through trade, tech, and migration

World Trade Organization (WTO)

international group formed in 1995 to reduce trade barriers and promote global commerce

weapons of mass destruction

powerful weapons like nukes or chemical/biological arms that can kill large numbers of people

terrorism

the use of violence by groups to achieve political goals and spread fear

Usama bin Laden

leader of Al-Qaeda who organized the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

UN document promoting basic rights and freedoms for all people

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)

independent groups that help with human rights, aid, or development across countries

cultural imperialism

the dominance of one culture (esp. US) over others through media and products

global pop culture

worldwide spread of music, sports, fashion, and entertainment often influenced by US trends

global elite culture

shared culture of rich, educated people connected by tech, media, and education

How do religion and secular ideas shape the world today?

they influence politics, laws, resistance movements, and efforts to promote or oppose democracy

How has tech helped global connection?

tech like the internet and media spreads info fast and links people, businesses, and ideas globally

What led to protests against the WTO and other global trade systems?

critics said they favored rich countries and hurt workers or the environment in poorer ones

Why did the US face backlash after invading Iraq?

no WMDs were found, raising doubts about the invasion's real motive

How did pop culture show both unity and diversity?

global icons spread common trends, but local cultures still blended and reshaped them

What limited the spread of women's rights worldwide?

tradition, religion, and lack of enforcement in some countries slowed progress

How did the internet shape global media and communication?

it sped up info-sharing, helped form opinions, and spread global trends fast

Why did some communities resist global culture?

they feared losing local identity, values, or traditions

What were the effects of globalization?

economic growth, human rights, democracy, but also economic inequality and cultural loss

How did US war goals in Iraq change over time?

they started to stop WMDs + terrorism, but shifted to building democracy after no WMDs were found