Chapter 31 - Europe in an Age of Globalization
Introduction
The end of the Cold War opened up a whole new chapter in European and world history. Capitalism spread across the former East Bloc and the Soviet Union (now the Russian Federation) began to have potential for democratic reform. This new era also came with its own new problems and tragedies. In the East Bloc, the rebuilding of society was more difficult than it was envisioned to be in 1991. People were seeing benefits and disadvantages of globalization and the digital revolution. Ethnic diversity was becoming prominent in western Europe, which sometimes led to fear and conflict. But as Europe faced these new difficult challenges, it also came together to form new great things, like the European Union.EQ
Q: What are the defining features of globalization?A: The defining features of globalization consist of neoliberal economic policies, computer and communication revolutions, and transformed economic, business, and personal relations around the world. Globalization is defined as the emergence of a freer, more technologically connected global economy, accompanied by a worldwide exchange of cultural, political, and religious ideas.
Three People in the News
Jose Bove

Tariq Ramadan

Osama bin Laden

Two U.S. Events
September 11, 2001

War on Terror
As a result of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States by Al Qaeda, President George W. Bush created the American policy of war on terror to fight global terrorism in all its forms. The war on terror was originally started due to the terrorist attacks by Al Qaeda, but became to be known as the global war on terrorism. The United Stated announced that it would be invading Afghanistan to destroy the perpetrators of the crime. By drawing on the world's sympathy, a broad international coalition was built that included western Europe, Russia, and Pakistan. The United States joined its tremendous air power with local anti-Taliban resistance fighters, and in mid-November the Taliban government collapsed.
Picturing the Past
This picture portrays the calls on viewers to vote for the far right French National Front in elections to the European Parliament. The picture depicts the French known Lady Liberty with a black eye and starts circling her head. After looking at this picture for the first time, you can see that this is not necessarily a good representation of Lady Liberty. She clearly looks beat up, and that she is having a rough time with what is going on at the time.
Two Connections Across Time
The Digital Age & The Scientific Revolution
Across time, the digital age could be compared to the scientific revolution, as new things were being discovered all over the place. The digital age brought along with it new and different kinds of computers, where as during the time of the Scientific revolution, new discoveries were being made that people had no idea were true. Overall, both bettered society as a whole with the new things that were discovered and created.
The War on Terror & WWII
The war on terror can connect back to world war II or world war I in that when Afghanistan did something bad, other European countries like those in Western Europe, Russia, and Pakistan were quick to help the United States. In WWII for example, when Germany did something bad, other countries were quick to join forces, and help to take down Germany.
Two Art Pieces
September 11, 2001
This piece of Art clearly depicts that the standard superhero that people think about was not the superhero of 9-11. On September 11, the superheros who saved people were the firefighters and police men who went into the burning buildings to save people's lives. The risked their own lives to save other people. That really brings a real life element to this picture, which is why it is significant to the chapter.
Globalization
This picture depicts the new ideas of globalization that we talked about in this chapter. You can see the effects that globalization has had on society at this time through this cartoon. It really shows how people felt about the WTO and the UN, and other global organizations like it.
3-2-1 Summary
3 Things I Learned
- The Maastricht Treaty was the basic start of the Euro in Europe- The War on Terror was supported by other countries including those in Western Europe, Russia, and Pakistan.
- Globalization is the emergence of a freer, more technologically connected global economy, accompanied by a worldwide exchange of cultural, political, and religious ideas.
2 Things I Found Interesting
- Global protests - including the Slow Food Movement in Europe- The process of the development of the Euro
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