Globalization
What does TNC and MNC stand for?
Transnational corporations, Multinational corporations
Who were the residential schools run by?
The government and the church
Who are the Russian and Ukrainian presidents?
Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Who is our current Prime minister?
Justin Trudeau
Give an example of a global trade organization
eg. European Union (EU), Free Trade Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), International Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Give 3 examples of historical globalization
eg. Alexander the Great's empire; the Silk Road; Industrial Revolution; British Colonies
What were the purpose of residential schools?
The purpose of the schools were to educate and convert Indigenous youth, eliminate all aspects of Indigenous culture and to assimilate them into Canadian society.
When did the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine begin?
24 February 2022
What are the three branches of government?
Executive branch, legislative branch and judiciary branch
What is the most common reason why countries create trade agreements?
To create free trade
What is globalization?
The process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected because of increased trade and cultural exchange.
What is cultural assimilation? Give an example.
The process in which a minority group or culture comes to resemble a society's majority group or assume the values, behaviors, and beliefs of another group. eg. Indigenous children's hair was cut, their traditional clothes were stripped and they were given new names.
What is NATO and what does it stand for?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European states, the United States, and Canada.
What are the roles of the federal government, provincial government, and municipal government?
Federal- led by Prime Minister, deals with national and international matters such as employment insurance, foreign affairs and banking
Provincial- led by Premier, deals with matters such as education, health care, and road regulations
Municipal - led by mayors, deals with matters such as parks, libraries, and local police
What is one primary purpose of the EU?
To create a common market
List 3 positives and 3 negatives of Globalization
eg. Inward investment (It is foreign money that comes into the domestic/local economy usually from a TNC); foreign money used to by local resources; sharing of ideas, culture, knowledge, and traditions
eg. Operates in the interests of the richest countries; TNCs may drive local companies out of business; Seen as a threat to cultural diversity
What were some of the abuse faced in residential schools?
The conditions in most schools were terrible, with overcrowding and frequent diseases; children received neither proper nutrition or proper clothing; Many children also routinely suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
What was Putin's original goal?
To overrun Ukraine and depose its government, ending for good its desire to join the Western defensive alliance Nato.
What are the seven categories of rights as Canadians?
Fundamental freedoms, democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights, official languages of Canada, minority language education rights
Why do countries establish internal economic zones?
In order to have fewer economic restrictions
Give examples of globalization in communication, travel, pop culture, economics and politics
communication- news, cell phones, internet
travel- migrant workers, tourism
pop culture- globalized with music, film, clothing, food (Korean bands, Bollywood, clothing/jeans, curry and sushi, and the Big Mac which can be found globally)
economics- international trade is essential to the economies of countries, especially to TNCS
politics- The notion of international law has grown with computerized information technology. Many problems cross national borders so countries must work together (climate change, terrorism, drug trafficking, immigration)
What are the impacts of residential schools today?
The abuse children suffered in the residential schools has led to health problems, substance abuse, mortality/suicide rates, criminal activity, and disintegration of families and communities today.
What are the economic impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war?
Higher prices for commodities like food and energy will push up inflation further; neighboring economies will have disrupted trade, supply chains, and remittances as well as a historic surge in refugee flows; reduced business confidence and higher investor uncertainty will weigh on asset prices
What's the difference between equity and equality?
Equality- each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities.
Equity- recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.
What are some pros and cons of Free Trade Agreements?
Pros- increased economic growth, lower government spending, technology transfer
Cons- increased job outsourcing, poor working conditions, degradation of natural resources