Lecture Notes: Unit 9 Overview

Introduction

• Live presentation on Unit 9, addressing common student queries.
• Emphasis on quick review due to time constraints and upcoming tests.
• Recommendation to refer to the "purple binder" (CED) for detailed topics.

Key Topics in Unit 9

1. New Technology

   • Important innovations: Radio, TV, cell phones, internet.
   • Impact of these technologies on global communication and daily life.
   • Example: Introduction of the iPhone and its impact on accessibility to information.

2. New Energy Sources

   • Petroleum and nuclear power increase productivity and energy availability.
   • Green Revolution: Use of GMOs and pesticides to increase agricultural productivity.
   • Vaccines as a life-changing development.

3. Disease Dynamics

   • Varies by country development status.
   • Developed countries: Longevity issues like heart disease, Alzheimer's.
   • Developing countries: Malaria, TB, cholera.
   • Global impact of COVID-19.

4. Environmental Issues

   • Deforestation, global warming, access to water.
   • Importance for both developed and developing countries.

5. Globalization

   • World becoming interconnected, exemplified by global markets and communication.
   • Post-Cold War increase in free-market economies.
   • Examples: Amazon, New Balance shoes, international manufacturing.

6. Knowledge Economies

   • Shift from industrial to intellectual-based economies.
   • Examples: Finland, Japan, USA.

7. Multinational Corporations and Trade Agreements

   • Examples: Nestlé, Nissan, Coca-Cola.
   • Trade agreements like NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement).

8. Reform Movements

   • Rights-based discourse pushing for equal rights and reforms.
   • Examples: Feminism, UDHR, Black Lives Matter.
   • Changes in rights in South Africa, India's caste system, U.S. Civil Rights Act.

9. Cultural Globalization

   • Spread of culture through media and sports (e.g., K-pop, Olympics).
   • Resistance from some cultures and groups.

10. International Institutions

    • United Nations created post-WWII to maintain world peace.
    • Current involvement in global conflicts like Israel-Palestine.

Study and Exam Tips

• Use CED for illustrative examples and detailed study.
• Utilize resources like Heimler's History and Ben Freeman for further understanding.
• DBQ tips: Focus on skills rather than content familiarity; documents can guide responses.

Conclusion

• Good luck wishes for upcoming tests.
• Encouragement to review using Quizlet and recommended resources for better preparation.