Stunning developments in science, technology, industry, and agriculture have brought political, economic, and environmental benefits and costs. New types of organizations have given governments and people new ways to respond to the world's challenges. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Challenges of a New Century Section 2: New Global Communities Visual Summary Chapter Intro Who is affected by civil war? Conflicts throughout the world have forced millions of people from their homes. Violent conflicts over border disputes in places like Ethiopia and Eritrea have forced thousands of people into refugee camps like the one shown in this photo. Refugees depend upon assistance from the international community in order to survive. In this chapter you will learn about efforts to solve global problems. • What is the United Nations doing to resolve and prevent conflicts around the world? • Give an example of a problem in another nation and explain how it affects the United States. Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Challenges of a New Century How has the Internet served to increase awareness of global issues? Chapter Intro 2 New Global Communities How have international organizations, such as the United Nations, taken the lead in solving world problems? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea New Technologies Today’s societies face many challenges, and they must balance the costs and benefits of the technological revolution. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary bioterrorism ecology deforestation desertification greenhouse effect sustainable development global economy Academic Vocabulary function environment Section 1-Key Terms People and Events Neil Armstrong Green Revolution Rachel Carson Kyoto Protocol Universal Declaration of Human Rights Patriot Act A B Section 1-Polling Question Global warming is a real and viable threat to the world as we know it. A. Agree B. Disagree Section 1 Technological Revolution The benefits of the technological revolution must be balanced against its costs. Section 1 New technological advancements such as satellites, cable television, fax machines, cell phones, and computers all helped create a global world. Technology and computers: . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Challenges of a New Century Section 2: New Global Communities Visual Summary Chapter Intro Who is affected by civil war? Conflicts throughout the world have forced millions of people from their homes. Violent conflicts over border disputes in places like Ethiopia and Eritrea have forced thousands of people into refugee camps like the one shown in this photo. Refugees depend upon assistance from the international community in order to survive. In this chapter you will learn about efforts to solve global problems. • What is the United Nations doing to resolve and prevent conflicts around the world? • Give an example of a problem in another nation and explain how it affects the United States. Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Challenges of a New Century How has the Internet served to increase awareness of global issues? Chapter Intro 2 New Global Communities How have international organizations, such as the United .
