1. Global Interdependence
Chapter 36 – Sections 1-4
1960-Present

2. The Impact of Science and Technology
Chapter 36 – Section 1

3. Exploring Space
Over time, the US and Russia eventually started to work together
In 1975, both countries docked space crafts in orbit
In 1998, we began construction of the International Space Station with Russia and 14 other nations
It was finally completed in 2011

4. Global Communications
Satellites have only been accessible since the 1960s
The space programs have allowed us to develop significantly smaller computers with much more power
The internet began in the 1960s so scientists could share research
Since the 1990s, when internet became accessible to average people, users have gone from 26 million to billion

5. Transforming Life
New technology in the 1960s and 70s led to new discoveries
Genetics became a popular area of study in the 1980s
Genes make us who we are and scientists started attempting to understand these genes
Through genetic engineering, scientists placed “foreign” genes in new organisms
Scientists successfully copied genes (cloning) in plants and animals

6. Green Revolution
In the 1960s, agricultural scientists became focused on increasing food production worldwide
Created many new ways of farming
Fertilizers
Pesticides
High-yield, disease-resistant crops
Most of these improvements do little to help poor farmers

7. Global Economic Development
Chapter 36 – Section 2

8. Technology Changes the World
The end of WWII started a huge leap forward in scientific discovery
New technology led to people leaving the factories and creating new industries (financial services, research, communication)

9. More Products
Growth in economies led to an increase in the amount being produced
Developed nations began to focus on producing manufactured goods
Emerging nations don’t have the tools (factories and roads) yet but are transitioning

10. Globalization
The global economy refers to all financial interactions (people, businesses, and governments) across borders
Inexpensive transportation and telecommunications have made this easier
Companies now operate in multiple countries
Most countries are working towards free trade (the removal of all barriers to trading)
The WTO (World Trade Organization) was created just to enforce trade agreements
Most regions have to settle for trade blocs

11. Pros and Cons Pros Cons Free flow of goods and ideas
Increase in the worldwide average standard of living
Cons
Developed nations benefit most
Poorest countries suffer

12. Political Impact of Globalization
The reliance on raw materials has linked nations all over the world to one another (oil, gas, water)
For instance, 39 nations fought against Iraq to protect Kuwait’s oil fields (Gulf War – 1991)

13. Environmental Impact of Globalization
The rapid growth in business has led to more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, causing pollution, acid rain, and global warming
New farming techniques have resulted in soil erosion and habitat destruction
Nations are trying to create sustainable development, which requires places to meet the economic needs of the people while also preserving the environment

14. Global Security Issues
Chapter 36 – Section 3

15. Nations Unite After WWII, two types of alliances were formed
Military: Out of fear, many new military alliances were created
NATO
SEATO
Warsaw Pact
Peaceful: the United Nations was created to bind the world for global security (world peace)
Public forum with skilled mediators
Peacekeeping forces (multinational)

16. Weapons of Mass Destruction
Nations with weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, and biological) have worked to prevent those weapons from spreading
1968 – Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – nations agreed not to spread nuclear technology

17. Human Rights
1948 – Universal Declaration of Human Rights was issued by the UN
born free with equal rights (life, liberty, and security)
Problem: non-binding
While the status of women improved in the 1990s, inequality is still a major issue for women
In the West, it shows itself in pay differences and promotions
In non-Western countries, women are denied access to education altogether

18. Terrorism
Chapter 36 – Section 4

19. Terrorism
Defined as the use of violence against people or property to force changes in society
Usually done to get policies changed, but they are increasingly a result of radical religious or cultural groups whose goal is to destroy things they consider “forces of evil”
Modern terrorism has increased in frequency and damage

20. Types of Terrorism
While typically violent (bombs and bullets), some are becoming more sophisticated (biological and chemical weapons)
Cyberterrorism has become increasingly “popular”
Attacking the information systems of people/nations

21. Responses While countries respond differently, most respond harshly
Example: Sept. 11, 2001
Create the Dept. of Homeland Security
Invaded Afghanistan to take down the center of the al-Qaeda network, led by Osama bin Laden
Passed the USA PATRIOT Act
Detain foreigners for 7 days without charges
Tap all phones, s, internet traffic
Investigate large bank accounts that are foreign
No time restrictions or limits on terror suspect’s trials