AP World History Unit 9: Globalization Latest 2022 Graded A

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AP World History Unit 9: Globalization Latest 2022 Graded A Internet ✔✔A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information. nuclear power ✔✔electr... ic or motive power generated by a nuclear reactor. The Green Revolution ✔✔Rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology, especially new highyield 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. [Show More]

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