1. Globalization Warm-Up
What is outsourcing?
How does it impact the United States? Other countries?

2. Multinational Corporation Warm-Up
Definition?
McDonalds
Over 30,000 restaurants in 113 countries
Starbucks
12,000 stores in 40 countries
Nike
On six continents
Wal-Mart
2,700 stores around the world

3. Globalization Debate Supporters Critics
Creates more opportunity all over the world
Contributes to economic development
Gives people better access to goods and services
Increases competition
Stimulates cultural diffusion
Allows for specialization
Contributes to environmental damage
Transfers American jobs to low-wage countries
Encourages sweat shop conditions
Leads to loss in diversity of culture
Benefits rich corporations at the expense of others

4. DBQ Analysis
You will analyze documents about globalization, by answering questions about each document.
When you have finished analyzing the documents you will write a thesis statement answering the question on your analysis sheet.