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What are the differences between the Global North and the Global South? (Pg 606). |
- The Global North has high standards of living and are where the developed countries are located; North Tropic of Cancer. - The Global South has low standard of living and are where developing countries are located; South of Tropic of Cancer. |
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Why do developing countries remain dependent on former colonial powers or other industrialized powers? (Pg 606) |
- The developing countries lacks capital. - The developing depend on the wealth of industrialized nations for investment & Global prices for their products. |
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What obstacles kept many African nations from developing strong economies? (Pg 611) |
- Lack capital for investment. +> They borrow money that leads to debt problems. |
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Why are African nations having trouble feeding their people? (Pg 611) |
- Overpopulation - Civil War - Drought - Dependent of cash crops for development (monoculture). |
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Urbanization is a problem for many developing nations? (Pg 611) |
Due to: - the growth of cities. +> Overcrowding. +> lack of housing. +> lack of services. = Low Standards of Living. |
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What obstacles to economic development does China still face? (Pg 616) |
- Population growth. - Rapid Urbanization. - The lack of basic human rights. - Diseases. - Poverty. |
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How did the Green Revolution contribute to urbanization in India? (Pg 616) |
It helped Commercial Farms, but eventually put small farmers out of business, causing them to move to cities to look for jobs. |
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What economic goals has India pursued and how has it met these goals? (Pg 616) |
- Manufacturing. - Increase in food production. - Diversity. - Shifting towards free-marketing system. - Improving life conditions. |
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How has U.S. involvement in Latin American both helped and hurt the region? (Pg 624) |
Helped: - Important trading partner. - Provided Aid. - Participated in the OAS. Hurt: - Supported dictatorship to prevent Communist rule, during the Cold War. |
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What was the appeal of Liberation Theology to the people of Latin America? (Pg 624) |
-Supported the Poor and the Powerless - Brought attention to their problems. |
