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.

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

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

heart disease

An abnormal organic condition of the heart or of circulation.

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

Ronald Reagan

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.

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.

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.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

a trade alliance that promotes trade and economic integration among member nations in Southeast Asia

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

document issued by the UN to promote basic human rights and freedoms

Negritude Movement

a movement to celebrate African culture, heritage, and values

Feminism

A female movement for gender equality.

Women's Suffrage

the right of women to vote

US Civil Rights Movement

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

Apartheid

Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas.

Greenpeace

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

Green Belt Movement

Kenyan movement focusing on preventing further deforestation.

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.