social unit test 2

Question 1

historical globalization

Answer 1

the increasing interconnectedness of the world over time, driven by exploration, trade, and cultural exchanges. Key events include European exploration and colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, the Industrial Revolution, and the spread of ideas and technologies

Question 2

Columbian Exchange

Answer 2

was the exchange of goods, plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds, drastically impacting agriculture and populations globally

Question 3

Triangle Trade

Answer 3

involved the trade of enslaved Africans, raw materials, and manufactured goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, fueling the global economy while causing immense suffering. Both significantly shaped the world, but the Triangle Trade focused more on slavery and exploitation.

Question 4

displacement

Answer 4

the forced movement of people from their homes or places of residence, often due to conflict, natural disasters, or economic factors.

Question 5

Beothuk Case study

Answer 5

were an Indigenous people from Newfoundland who were devastated by diseases, displacement, and conflicts with European settlers. Their population rapidly declined,

Question 6

Adam smith

Answer 6

Adam Smith: Advocated for free-market capitalism and minimal government intervention.

Question 7

John Stuart Mill:

Answer 7

John Stuart Mill: Supported free markets but saw the need for government intervention to ensure social welfare and equality.

Question 8

Robert Owen:

Answer 8

Robert Owen: Believed in creating cooperative societies to replace capitalist exploitation and promote social equality.

Question 9

Karl Marx:

Answer 9

Karl Marx: Criticized capitalism, arguing for a revolutionary change to a classless society based on collective ownership of resources.

Question 10

Paternalism

Answer 10

Paternalism refers to a policy or practice where a governing authority or group makes decisions for others, assuming they know what is best for them

Question 11

White mans burden

Answer 11

urges Western powers, particularly the United States, to take on the responsibility of colonizing and “civilizing” non-Western nations, portraying it as a noble and selfless duty. It has been criticized for justifying imperialism and reflecting racist, paternalistic attitudes toward non-Western peoples.