3E §1.2 Development of the world economy

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

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Last lesson we discussed the shift of economic power. 

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Par 1.2

Development of the world economy

What was global shift again?

What is the relation between prosperity and the % of ppl working in the service sector? The..., the....

Lesson goals

-You know which terms belong with the different phases of the world economy.

-You understand that a trade war could threaten globalisation.

-You can use source 10 and the atlas to explain the changing position of the United Kingdom.

Past relationships

1. Handelskolonialisme (1500-1945)
2. Dékolonisatie (1950-1990)
3. Vrijhandel (na 1990)

Noteer

trade colonialism (1500-1800)

characteristics: 

• colonies delever raw materials and labourforces (slaves)
• plantages form along the coastline of colonised countries

 Industrial colonialism (1800-1945)

• West tightens its grip on colonies
• Industrialisation = raw materials are vital
• a lot of trade motherland>< colony
• -> strong rise world trade

What was the purpose of colonies?

In which part of colonies weren't a lot of western influences?

Independance (1945-1990)

1. Dekolonisation -> independance for colonies, from motherland. Influence of motherland still visible. 
2. Cold war-> new changes in the world order

• Western world
• Communist countries
• LEDC's (less economically developed countries)

1.2 Cold War

Instructions:

1. Watch the FOUR-minute clip (next slide) about the cold war.

2. Answer the FOUR questions following the clip.

3. Draw a connection with the situation today.

Why did the cold war start?

A war fought between groups or smaller countries that each represent the interests of other larger powers, and may have help and support from these countries.

1. This happened during the col war.
2. This did not happen during the cold war.

Why did neither of the parties attack each other?

What do you think was the effect of communism on the Soviet Union?

Free trade (after 1990)

• collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990
• The free market economy is becoming the most important economic system.

Free trade

advantages 

• countries can specialise in things they are good at
• companies can sell their items to costumers all over the world

disadvantage:

• foreign competition. Companies can go bankrupt.

What are the charactaristics of the free market?

Recap: how well do you know world economy's (recent) history?

Which phase does the following term belong to?

slave trade

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?

Cold War

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?

free market economy

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?

decolonisation

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?

cotton, spices, sliver and sugar

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?

specialization in goods and services

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?

sphere of influence

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?

trade flows within colonial empire

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?
power blocs

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

Which phase does the following term belong to?
trade war

1. trade colonialism (1500 - 1800)
2. industrial colonialism (1800 - 1945)
3. on the way to independence (1945 - 1990)
4. free trade changes the world (after 1990)

In about 50 words, explain how a trade war could threaten globalisation.

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