1. Chapter 32: The World Since 1945
Section 1: Changing Political Climate
Section 2: Global Economic Trends
Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life

2. Section 1: Changing Political Climate
Summary:
The balance of world power shifted after WWII, with the United States and the Soviet Union emerging as Superpowers

3. Section 1: Changing Political Climate
Soon after WWII, empires of Europe crumbled as colonies in Africa, Asia and the Middle East called for Self-Rule
At first, Britain, France and others tried to hold on to their colonies
However WWII had used up financial resources
Nearly 100 nations gained freedom during the era known as the “Great Liberation”

4. Section 1: Changing Political Climate
Cold War tensions increased because both the United States and the Soviet Union wanted to make new countries their allies
Each offered aid to developing nations
In addition, the new nations faced other problems
Some groups wanted free elections
Some leaders wanted one-party rule
People of different ethnic groups quarreled
Countries struggled through civil wars and revolutions

5. Section 1: Changing Political Climate
Interdependent – mutual dependence of countries on goods, resources and knowledge from other parts of the world

6. Section 1: Changing Political Climate
New transportation and communication systems have made the world more interdependent
Nations count on each other for goods and information

7. Section 1: Changing Political Climate
Nations also share troubles
Nuclear weapons are a threat to peace
Terrorism, the deliberate use of violence to achieve political goals, spreads fear throughout the world

8. Section 1: Changing Political Climate
The United Nations (UN) has expanded to deal with global issues
It must decide if it should step in when human rights are in danger
The UN and other groups do their best to solve global problems

9. Section 2: Global Economic Trends
Summary:
The Global North includes many wealthy industrial nations
The Global South includes many developing nations

10. Section 2: Global Economic Trends
The world is made up of rich nations and poorer ones
A land with strong industries is known as a developed nation
Most of its people can read and write
The Birth rate is low
Health services are good
A developed nation has a high standard of living

11. Section 2: Global Economic Trends
In developing nations, most people are poor
They do not have good schools or roads
Farming is the most common type of work

12. Section 2: Global Economic Trends
Most developed nations lie in a zone known as the developed North
This zone includes all of Western Europe and North America, as well as Japan and Australia

13. Section 2: Global Economic Trends
Since most poor nations lie south of the Equator, the developing world is called the Global South
Much of Asia, Africa and Latin America are in this zone

14. Section 2: Global Economic Trends
Certain problems are common to the Global South
Many developing nations are held back by unfavorable climate, civil war and dense population
They are forced to depend on the help of other countries
All of these problems block progress

15. Section 2: Global Economic Trends
In both rich and poor nations, economic growth can harm the environment
Industries use up natural resources
Factories pollute water, air and soil
Accidents and errors threaten crops, animals and people
These are Global concerns

16. Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life
Summary:
Urbanization has changed the lives of people in the developing world

17. Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life
During this century, much of the world has changed from a rural lifestyle to a urban one
Most people have moved in search of jobs
This migration, or movement, to the cities has changed both where and how people live

18. Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life
Children learned new values in city schools
Some grew up speaking a new language
Urban families tended to be small
Extended family members lived miles apart

19. Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life
Most modern societies work to provide equal rights for men and women
Women continue to gain better education, jobs and pay
Yet change does not always bring an easier life
While taking on new roles, many women still have the full responsibility for child care and housework

20. Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life
Since 1945, technology has improved the standard of living for much of the world
Satellites, computers and fax machines spread ideas rapidly and link nations
People share fashion styles, music, art and foods
Countries not only depend on each other for economic success, they collectively enjoy a new global culture

21. Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life
However, each breakthrough has its limits
Many developing nations cannot pay for new technologies
For example, those most in need of food cannot afford to buy farm machines

22. Section 3: Changing Patterns of Life
So, poor countries fall farther behind
In some ways, technology has widened the gulf between the Global North and the Global South