America since 1980 Worksheet

America Since 1980

Rapid Changes

​Globalization - The linking of nations through...

• trade, information, technologies, and communication

• involves increased integration of different societies

• Countries become "Interdependent" - They depended on one another for goods, services, action, or influence.

Multiple Choice

Globalization is...

• Linking nations together with trade and information

• One country becomes dependent on another

• After World War II changes to the battlefield

• The take over of the world by China

As the world gets smaller through communication and travel, we begin to understand how other nations, like China and India, see the world. Business are now international and there are strong ties around the world. While many individuals around the world work for less money leading to a decline in American cities and industries. This has caused American workers to become more skilled in high tech

​Globalization

• Better communications

• More variety of foreign-made goods and services

• Outsourcing of jobs (sending jobs over seas)

• decline of some American cities and industries

• Rise of international corporations

• Shift from manufacturing to a high-tech and service economy

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Impact of globalization on American life

​Trade Web

​What does this chart tell us about the impact that globalization has had on the United States?

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US Trade: 1989 to 2017

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an impact of globalization?

• Better communications

• variety of foreign-made goods and services

• Decline of some American cities and industries

• Rise in the number of American corporations

1. Airline industry (jet engine)

2. Automobile industry and interstates

3. Mining industry

4. Entertainment and news media industries

5. Exploration of space

6. Computer

7. Satellite systems, telecommunications

8. Internet, social media

New Technology...

1. Increased domestic and international travel

2. Greater access to news and information

3. Cheaper and easier communication

4. More heating and air-conditioning

5. Nationwide entertainment and information through TV, Radio, internet, and computer allows for shared experiences across the nation.

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​Tech Impacts

Categorize

Options (8)

Categorize the following...

Increased travel

More news & info

Easier Communication

Shared Experiences

Open Ended

How accurate was the video to predicting the future of what homes would look like in 2020?

Open Ended

Check out the picture to the left. Think about the impact that internet has had on life for all people especially regarding communication, entertainment, and business. Write 2 to 3 sentences describing the impact the internet has had on people lives.

Medicine
technology
environment
space

Scientific Advancements

music
media
art
communication
technology
architecture

​​Cultural Advancements

Contributes to a field of study like History, Business, Math, English

Academic Advancements

banking
business
industry

Economic Advancements

Economics: McDonald's Founder

​​Ray Kroc

Economics: Amazon Founder

Jeff Bezos

Culture: Apple Founder

​​Steve Jobs

​Science: First American woman in space.

​Sally Ride

​​Oprah Winfrey

Literature: ​Writer, poet, teacher

​​Maya Angelou

​Science: Computer software, Electric Motors and cars, Space X, Brain Chips

​​Elon Musk

​​Rachel Carson

Culture: Talk show host and author. Has a huge media empire

​Ecology: Study of chemicals and their impact on animals. Wrote "Silent Spring"

Categorize

Options (8)

Bezos

Kroc

Musk

Ride

Jobs

Winfrey

Carson

Angelou

Categorize the People below

Ecoomics

Science

Culture

Academics

Open Ended

In 1994, Jeff Bezos and his wife quit their jobs and moved to Seattle, Washington, to open a virtual bookstore. Working out of their garage with a handful of employees, they began developing the software for the site and the business plan for the new company. Named after the South American river, Amazon sold its first book in July 1995. Think about the impact that Jeff Bezos has on the US and its Economy. Write 2 to 3 sentences describing this impact.

​Need to know - American foreign policy, immigration policies, energy policies, and environmental policies affect people both in the United States and in other countries. Key domestic (at home) and international (other countries) issues since World War II have helped to shape the US government’s relationship with its citizens and other nations.       

Foreign Policy

Multiple Choice

Since 1980, the United States government has been shaped by...

• Its actions with its citizens and other countries

• by challenges seen in the Civil War

• World War II

• Factors such as space travel and space race

●       Changes in terrorist activities

●       Varied global conflicts

●       Changing relationships with other nations

​​Foreign Policy

●       Changing immigration policies

●       More people try to immigrate to the United States than are allowed by law although many policies still included racial limitations

​​Immigration

Our nation has a history of being built by immigrants. People have made their way to the US for a better life. Nearly 20% of new business have been created by immigrants and these account for 80% of new jobs.

As immigration continues to grow, new schools and services will need to be provided to them. Of course, sometimes individuals come over to the US who have not been given permission to enter the country, and by law are not allowed to enter. This continues to be debated, especially as some policies continue to have racial limitations.

​Immigration Policy

Since the 9/11 attacks, the US and other nations around the world have been on high alert. Globalism and interdependence has made fighting terror more difficult. The Homeland Security Act, setting up the Department of Homeland Security, was created to protect and changed the way we live and travel. See something, say something.

Additionally, our strongest enemies during the 20th Century, have become our biggest allies (Germany, Japan).

Our biggest challenges continue to be our energy issues.

​Foreign Policy

Foreign and Immigration Policy

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, globalism and ​​

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has created difficulties to fight terror. However, some of our strongest enemies, like ​

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​ and ​

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, have become our strongest allies in fighting terror. Our biggest challenge is​ getting enough​

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9/11

interdependence

Germany

Japan

energy

Britian 

Russia

Communication 

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●       Policies to protect the global environment

●       Debate over climate change

●       Conservation of water and other natural resources

​​Global Environment

●       Safety and security (Homeland Security Act)

●       Energy issues (dependence on foreign oil)

●       World health issues (global pandemics)

​​Other Concerns

Other issues continue to move in our world including global pandemics, energy issues, and ensuring the safety of all Americans.

As the nation continues to move into the next quarter of the 21st Century, technology and other solutions may help in solving these issues.

​Other Issues

Teddy Roosevelt was the first President to support and protect our natural resources. Since this time, America has been working on conserving its drinking water as well as other natural resources from disease and disaster.

While the debate around global climate change continues, we all must understand that protecting our resources, which are limited, is important.

​Global Environment

Global Environment & other issues

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America has continued to work on

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its natural resources. ​

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continues to be debated; however, protecting our​

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resources is important. ​

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may help us find solutions to the today problems in the future.

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Conserving

Climate change

limited

Technology

Exploiting

Abundant

War on terror

Open Ended

Think about your thoughts on climate change, do you agree or disagree with this idea? Either way, what could be the costs to humans, the economy, and the environment if our resources are not properly used?