Globalization and Political Trends

Mr. Simone provides an overview of the AP US History course covering 1980 to the present. Key topics include the Reagan Revolution and the rise of conservatism, the impact of 9/11 and the War on Terror, the technological revolution with the rise of the internet, globalization and its economic effects, and the increasing political divide in the US. The video also covers the presidencies from Reagan to Trump, highlighting major themes such as conservatism, foreign policy, technology, globalization, and political division.

What significant political shift began with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980?

• The rise of the liberal movement

• The end of the Cold War

• The decline of the Democratic Party

• The rise of the modern conservative movement

Which president is associated with the rise of the modern conservative movement?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

Which event is considered a major turning point in American foreign policy during the War on Terror?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The events of September 11, 2001

• The Gulf War

• The invasion of Iraq in 2003

What major technological development characterized the period from 1980 to the present?

• The rise of the internet

• The invention of the television

• The development of nuclear power

• The creation of the automobile

What is one potential debate topic regarding the impact of the internet on American society?

• Whether it has increased global warming

• Whether it has reduced literacy rates

• Whether it has led to more wars

• Whether it has been a positive or negative influence

What is a key theme of globalization as discussed by Thomas Friedman?

• The isolation of countries

• The decline of international trade

• The leveling of the global playing field

• The rise of nationalism

What economic trend is associated with globalization?

• Offshoring and outsourcing of jobs

• Increased domestic manufacturing

• Reduction in international trade

• Rise of local businesses

Which book by Thomas Friedman discusses the effects of globalization?

• Thank You for Being Late

• Hot, Flat, and Crowded

• The World is Flat

• The Lexus and the Olive Tree

According to the Pew Research Center, how is the current political divide in the US described?

• Non-existent

• Similar to the 1960s

• More ideologically divided than ever

• Less significant than in the past

Which father-son pair of US presidents is mentioned in the video?

• George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush

• John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy

• Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton