CONTENT STATEMENT
Globalization has shaped new cultural, economic, and political ideas and entities (e.g., universal human rights, European Union, terrorist networks).
CONTENT ELABORATION
Current global interactions, facilitated by communication networks, technologies and means of transportation, have impacted culture, economics, and politics.
The Internet has fostered a softening of cultural boundaries. This can be seen in the 21st century in the rise of social media and the 24-hour news cycle. Worldwide financial markets and agreements like NAFTA have spurred international investment and trade.
In the political realm, globalization has facilitated international agreements on trade as well as other issues of common concern, such as combatting terrorism and the spread of infectious diseases.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Describe the impact of globalization on cultural, economic, and political ideas and entities.