All Flashcards
What were the causes and effects of decolonization on Europe?
Cause: Loss of colonies. Effect: Increased reliance on global trade, dependence on the U.S.
What were the causes and effects of technological advancements in communication?
Cause: Development of phones, internet, radio, television. Effect: Rapid spread of ideas and information.
What were the causes and effects of containerization?
Cause: Need for efficient shipping. Effect: Revolutionized global trade by providing a cheap and efficient method for transporting goods.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the Green Party?
Cause: Concerns about environmental damage and consumerism. Effect: Advocacy for sustainable development.
What were the causes and effects of nationalist opposition to globalization?
Cause: Fear of loss of sovereignty and cultural identity. Effect: Resistance to global interconnectedness.
What were the causes and effects of U.S. economic dominance after WWII?
Cause: Economic and technological leadership. Effect: European dependence on U.S. technology and culture.
What were the causes and effects of increased consumerism?
Cause: Globalization and increased access to goods. Effect: Environmental damage and social concerns.
What were the causes and effects of increased cultural exchange?
Cause: Globalization and easier communication. Effect: Erosion of national identity concerns.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of globalization?
Cause: Technological advancements in communication and transportation. Effect: Increased interconnectedness and interdependence of countries.
What were the causes and effects of Europe's shift from self-sufficiency?
Cause: Loss of colonies and rise of new global powers. Effect: Significant dependence on the rest of the world.
What is Globalization?
Increased interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through trade, technology, and culture.
Define Decolonization.
The process by which colonies become independent from the colonizing nation.
What is meant by Interdependence?
Mutual reliance between countries, often economically or politically.
What is Containerization?
A system of intermodal freight transport using standard containers to efficiently move goods.
Define Consumerism.
The preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods.
What is Sustainable Development?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Define National Identity.
A sense of belonging to a nation and a feeling of distinctiveness from other nations.
What is National Sovereignty?
The supreme authority of a nation-state within its own borders.
Define Cultural Exchange.
The sharing of ideas, information, traditions, and values between cultures.
What is meant by 'loss of sovereignty'?
The reduction of a nation's control over its own affairs due to international agreements or globalization.
What was the impact of WWII on Europe's economy?
Europe transitioned from self-sufficiency to dependence on the US due to loss of colonies and rise of US dominance.
What was the impact of Decolonization after WWII?
Europe lost access to resources and markets, increasing reliance on global trade.
What impact did the rise of the internet have?
Facilitated rapid spread of ideas and information across borders.
What was the effect of Increased Imports of US goods?
European nations adopted US technology and popular culture.
What was the impact of Nationalist Opposition?
Globalization faced resistance due to fears of loss of sovereignty and cultural identity.
What was the impact of the Green Party's critique of globalization?
Raised concerns about consumerism, environmental impact, and social well-being.
What was the impact of Transportation Technologies?
Made it easier and faster for people, goods, and culture to move globally.
What was the impact of Communication Technologies?
Facilitated the rapid spread of ideas and information across borders.
What was the impact of U.S. Dominance?
The United States emerged as a global economic and technological leader, influencing European trade and culture.
What was the impact of the rise of globalization?
Technological advancements in communication and transportation fueled globalization, creating a more interconnected world.