GLOBALIZATION

Globalization in History
THE SILK ROAD WAS A TRADE ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA WHERE MERCHANTS TRADED GOODS BACK AND FORTH.
Economic

Communication
People can see news from the other side of the world just as fast as the news that is happening locally because of the internet.
Social

Travel
People who travel to different countries are exposed to different foods.
Social

Popular Culture
McDonalds can be seen all over the world.
Social

Economy
Microsoft relies on lots of other countries besides the US to make a profit.
Economic

Politics
Efforts to confront climate change are made with countries working together.
Political

GLOBALIZATION PROS

• Gives companies profits
• Help poorer countries make money
• Gives consumers more products
• Helps us get to know other cultures better
• Prevents global conflicts because we understand each other better
• Makes us more globally aware

GLOBALIZATION CONS

• "Americanizes" the world
• Other cultures become less apparent with their cultures
• Developed countries are left out
• Can cause conflicts
• Different cultures and people are forced to do things they do not want to do
• Can cause conflicts if countries don't agree with eachother.