Vocabulary Terms
the development of a global society where money, people, information and goods flow freely
globalization
an American who noticed how quietly people walked when they wore them
What are the three parts of a shoe?
Upper, midsole, and outer sole
What does it mean to "manufacture"?
to build
Apple
when goods and services cross national borders with little or no government control
free trade
In the 1950s, designers started considering sneakers for _________ use, instead of only for athletes.
everyday
The midsole is often made out of plastic. What material or resource is used to make plastic?
oil
What does it mean to be "offshore?"
another country
Identify at least two multinational corporations that sell video game consoles.
Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, etc.
The US and countries in ____ have built a strong economic interdependence
Asia
Shoe companies will often hire celebrities or athletes to market their shoe. Give one example
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Why might shoe companies look to Texas or Venezuela for materials?
Leather used in sneakers comes from the hides of cattle that are raised in Texas or Venezuela.
Why did sneaker production leave the US in the 1970s?
It became too complex and/or expensive
This multinational corporation sells shoes that named after an aggressive reptile
Crocs
multinational corporation
This European country is home to Adidas, and many other prominent sneaker designers
Germany
What does it mean to be "synthetic?"
Human-made
What is the benefit of moving sneaker production to countries in Asia?
Cheaper cost to produce
This multinational corporation is an American sports league that also hosts game in England, Germany, and soon Brazil!
NFL
when countries have strong economic ties and depend on each other for resources, technology, trade and investment
economic interdependence
Sneaker companies have created innovative new designs and materials for their shoes, improving both performance and ____________.
comfort
Sneakers used to be manufactured with natural rubber soles. Identify a country that rubber came from, using the sap of rubber trees grown and harvested.
Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand or Malaysia.
Identify at least two Asian countries that are currently producing shoes at a high volume.
China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India
This multinational corporation that started in America builds airplanes, and has recently had some issues with its 737's.
Boeing