Resistance to Globalization After 1900 - AP World History: Modern

Control of a country by economic and cultural pressures. Modern form of dominance without direct political control.

Can lead to their decline due to competition. Foreign competition often undermines local producers.

Agriculture. Small farmers struggle against large agribusiness corporations.

They drive economic interconnectedness. They create global supply chains and investment flows.

World Trade Organization (WTO). Established to reduce tariffs and trade barriers globally.

Policies that prioritize domestic economy over global trade. Protects national industries from foreign competition.

Latin America. Opposition to neoliberal policies and US influence.

Job outsourcing to countries with cheaper labor. Companies relocate production to reduce labor costs.

Facilitates faster communication and trade. Digital networks enable rapid global information and capital flows.

Seattle WTO protests. Massive demonstrations disrupted WTO ministerial conference effectively.

Ability of a state to control its own economy. National governments control domestic economic policies independently.

Import quotas. Limits foreign goods to protect domestic producers.

Advocating for free-market capitalism. Reduces government regulation and promotes privatization.

A corporation that operates in multiple countries. Operates across borders with global production networks.

Countries lowering standards to attract businesses. Competition reduces wages, environmental, and safety standards.

Brexit. UK withdrawal from EU to regain national sovereignty.

Adapting global products to fit local cultures. Balances global efficiency with local cultural preferences.

Loss of unique cultural identities. Dominant cultures overwhelm local traditions and languages.

Fair Trade Movement. Ensures better wages and conditions for producers.

Economic policy of restricting imports to protect domestic industries. Uses barriers like tariffs and quotas strategically.

France. Protects cultural industries and agricultural sectors strongly.

Environmentalism. Promotes ecological protection over economic growth priorities.

To advocate for fairer global trade practices. Seeks to reduce corporate power and economic inequality.

Preservation of indigenous languages. Maintains cultural diversity against homogenizing forces.

Occupy Wall Street. Protested economic inequality and corporate influence.

Emphasizing local over global markets. Prioritizes community-based economic and cultural development.

Desire to preserve cultural identity. Groups fear losing traditions to dominant global cultures.

Anti-globalization activists. They oppose corporate power and unfair trade practices globally.

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Predecessor to WTO, promoted multilateral trade liberalization.