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1900-Present. Review. The Big Thematic picture. Theme 1- Interaction between humans and the environment Theme 2 Development and interaction of cultures Theme 3 State-building, expansion, and conflict Theme 4 Creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems

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1900-Present

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  1. 1900-Present Review

  2. The Big Thematic picture • Theme 1- Interaction between humans and the environment • Theme 2 Development and interaction of cultures • Theme 3 State-building, expansion, and conflict • Theme 4 Creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems • Theme 5- Development and transformation of social structures

  3. Three Things to Remember • Population increased rapidly as has movement of people. • Traditional social and gender structures have been challenged during this time period- whether through political movements like communism or social movements like the suffrage movement. • Women gained the right to vote in most parts of the world. New medical innovations have given women control over their reproductive system like never before. Through dolls like the Barbie, women continue to be objectified, however.

  4. Three more things to Remember • The world has become more and more integrated due to improved communication and transportation technology. Global commerce is the norm. Fundamental religious movements have arisen because of the unease this new fast-paced connected world has fostered. • Rise of the Nation-state in all areas of the world. As minority ethnic groups seek to assert their rights, conflicts arise within these states • International organizations define the new-world order.

  5. The Bookends • Beginning of global movement • 1914- outbreak of WWI • Weakening of European imperial system • Rise of communism with Russian Revolution of 1917

  6. Details- World conflict • World War I • Great Depression • Fascism and totalitarian states • World War II • Cold War • Nationalist movements-Israel, Palestine, Sub-Saharan Africa, Vietnam • Revolutions- Russia, China, Mexico, Iran

  7. Details- Demography and the Environment • Rapid population growth • Increased rapidity of migration • Global diseases- AIDS, SARS, Bird Flu, Swine Flu

  8. Details- Demography and the Environment • Rapid Urbanization- especially in the less developed countries • Global warming as a result of industrialization • Agricultural innovations- Green Revolution and genetically modified foods

  9. Details- Social changes • Changing roles of women in the west- birth control, feminism, women in the workforce. • Women involved in revolutions and seen as legally “equal” to men. • Conflict between “western” concept of women and traditional concept. (Barbie)

  10. Details- Cultural and Intellectual expressions • African and Asian influences of European art. • Western intellectual thought- especially science and the enlightenment- were highly influential to Asian and African areas. • Traditional religious teachings continue to be influential and often form the backbone to anti-imperial activities.

  11. Details- Changing Roles of States • Weakened emperial system • Rise of communism • Some new nation states experimented with democratic ideals (U.S. France, Britain) • Land-based empires (coercive tribute states) continued to enforce absolute rule and resisted enlightenment ideas.

  12. Details: Internationalization of Culture • International organizations • OPEC • GATT • WTO • Multinational companies • Microsoft • Alcatel • BP • Rock and Roll, Jeans

  13. Changes and Continuities • Nationalism • Democracy • Rapid Communication • Women improved politically and economically • Globalization • Interdependence in economy

  14. Changes and Continuities • Increased industrialization • Women continue in traditional roles • Environmental problems and stretching land to its limits • Unrepresentative governments prevalent

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