The Trouble with Globalization

What was the main reason the Zapatistas launched an attack in Chiapas, Mexico on New Year's Day of 1994?

• To protest NAFTA and its effects on Mexican farmers

• To demand higher wages for factory workers

• To support the Mexican government's policies

• To promote globalization

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Explain how NAFTA affected both Mexican and American workers. What were the intended and actual outcomes of the agreement?

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The Zapatistas are seen as a symbol of anti-___.

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What tactic did protestors use during the 1999 WTO meeting in Seattle, and what was the outcome of their actions?

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Which organization is known for imposing austerity measures on countries that borrow money?

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

• World Bank

• G20

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Discuss the role of Nike in the context of globalization. How does the company's practices reflect the broader issues associated with global trade?

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Globalization supporters argue that opening markets helps reduce ___ around the world.

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