Chapter 38: A World without Borders

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from Chapter 38, providing definitions for better understanding and exam preparation.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II.

Ronald Reagan

President of the United States from 1981 to 1989 known for his opposition to the USSR and promotion of military spending.

Solidarity movement

A Polish trade union that opposed communist rule and helped force multiparty elections in 1989.

Velvet Revolution

A bloodless revolution in Eastern Europe leading to the end of communist rule.

Perestroika

Gorbachev's policy of restructuring the Soviet economy and government.

Glasnost

Gorbachev's policy of openness and transparency in government.

Economic Globalization

The reduction and removal of barriers between national borders to facilitate the flow of goods and services.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

An international organization that took over from GATT in 1995 to regulate international trade.

European Union (EU)

A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe, initially formed in 1957.

Americanization

The influence of American culture on other cultures around the world.

Global diseases

Infectious diseases that impact global health, including tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.

Global terrorism

The deliberate and systematic use of violence against civilians for political purposes.

United Nations (UN)

An international organization formed to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

Global Feminism

The movement advocating for women's rights and equality around the world, especially in post-World War II.

Migration Patterns

The movements of people from rural areas to urban regions, often resulting in slums and economic migration.