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Developed & Developing NationsWHII.16a, WHII.16b
Main Ideas Developed and developing nations are characterized by different levels of economic development,
population characteristics, and social conditions. Sound economic conditions contribute to a stable democracy, and political freedom helps foster economic
development. Developed and developing nations face many challenges, including migrations, ethnic and religious
conflicts, and the impact of new technologies.
Textbook Referencep. A40, 545, 553, 590-592, 622-624, 634-699
Economic, Social & Political DevelopmentDirections
For each term listed below, categorize it under the heading of “Developed Nation” or “Developing Nation.”
Terms“First World” Agribusiness Industrialized High per capita GDP High literacy rate Difficult to access
healthcare Low per capita GDP Advanced technology Subsistence agriculture Political freedoms Democracy Dictatorship Low literacy rate High infant mortality rate Free market economy
Political corruption “Third World” Low infant mortality rate Long life expectancy Short life expectancyEasy access to healthcare Famine Lack of technology Rapid population growth
Slow population growth Young population Old population Emigration ImmigrationLarge middle class Large underclass High standard of living Low standard of living Individual rights
ExamplesJapan Niger Germany United States Britain Mozambique Canada South Korea North Korea
Taiwan North America Asia South America Western Europe Africa
Developed Nation Developing NationTerms Terms
RefugeesDefinition
A refugee is a person who has left their country of origin out of fear of persecution or because of an ongoing, violent conflict there. A refugee seeks “refuge,” a haven, a safe place to live.
Millions of Palestinians have been displaced beginning in the 1940s when the state of _________ was created as a haven for Jews fleeing persecution in Europe and elsewhere.
Today, many Palestinian refugees live in the countries and territories of 1) _________________, 2) _________________, 3) _____________________, 4) the __________ _____________, and 5) the _________ _______________.
As a result of their loss in the Vietnam War, many South Vietnamese fled to the _________ __________, which had supported the South Vietnamese government. In the picture above, South Vietnamese refugees board a helicopter during the evacuation of the South Vietnamese capital of ______________, as communist North Vietnamese forces closed in on the city.
International conflicts also create refugee crises. Millions of Afghans have become refugees, fleeing due to an invasion by the ________ __________ in 1979, the strict rule of the Islamic fundamentalist __________ government in the 1990s, and the 2001 invasion by the __________ ___________ following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.
According to the pie chart above, the vast majority of Afghan refugees have fled to the neighboring countries of ___________________ and ___________________.
Many people migrate to foreign countries that offer better pay and working conditions. Some enter the country without notifying the authorities, becoming _____________ immigrants. Others gain temporary work visa, becoming “_____________” workers. Regardless, these workers typically send most of their wages to their families back home. This is true of many immigrant workers from _____________ ____________ who come to the United States, or African and Middle Eastern immigrant workers who come to ________________ cities such as Berlin, London and Paris seeking employment.
Other people become displaced from their homes due to ______________ disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, and floods.
While many of them remain in their country of origin, some do leave for other countries. Regardless, these victims often require temporary ________________ aid such as tents, food, medicine and warm clothing. International organizations such as the _______________ Nations, the ______ Cross, or the _______ Crescent often provide this aid.
Ethnic and Religious Conflicts……in the Middle East
Opposing Groups:____________s vs. Palestinians
Example: The “Intifada”Why? Fighting for political control over land in the former British mandate of Palestine and
the holy city of Jerusalem.
Opposing Groups:___________s (Saudis, Iraqis, etc.) vs.
Persians (Iranians)Example: Iran-Iraq War
Why? Fighting over oil fields and cultural and linguistic differences
Opposing Groups:____________ Muslims vs Shi’a Muslims
Example: Iraqi Civil WarWhy? Fighting over religious differences
within Islam.
Opposing Groups:Jews vs. ____________ vs. Christians
Example: Many Middle Eastern conflictsWhy? Fighting over religious differences
between the three major monotheistic religions.
…in Northern IrelandOpposing Groups:
______________ vs. Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Example: “Easter Rising” of 1916Why? Irish resistance against colonization
Opposing Groups:_______________ vs. Protestants
Example: The “Troubles” of the 1960s-1990sWhy? Religious conflict amongst Irish
Christians over the political status of Northern Ireland
…in the BalkansOpposing Groups:
__________ vs. CroatiansExample: Bosnian War of 1990s
Why? Ethnic conflict resulting from the breakup of Yugoslavia
Opposing Groups:________________ vs. AlbaniansExample: Kosovo War of 1990s
Why? Ethnic conflict resulting from the breakup of Yugoslavia
Opposing Groups:____________ vs. Muslims
Example: Bosnian War, Kosovo WarWhy? Ethnic conflict resulting from the
breakup of Yugoslavia
…in the Horn of AfricaOpposing Groups:
____________ vs. other ___________Example: Wars in Somalia and Ethiopia
Why? Tribal conflicts between “strongmen” for control over cities and the countryside
Opposing Groups:_______________ vs. Muslims
Example: Wars in Somalia and EthiopiaWhy? Religious conflict for control over cities
and the countryside
…in South AsiaOpposing Groups:
______________ vs. IndiaExample: Wars in 1947, 1965, 1971, 1999Why? Religious conflict resulting from the partition of India upon independence from
Britain
Opposing Groups:______________ vs. Muslims
Example: Fighting over the territory of Kashmir, which has a majority Muslim
population but is controlled by IndiaWhy? Religious conflict resulting from the partition of India upon independence from
Britain
Opposing Groups:___________ Tigers vs. Sri Lankan military
Example: Sri Lankan Civil War of 1983-2009Why? Separatist movement to gain
independence from Sri Lanka & India Rioter throwing a Molotov cocktail
Map of Ethnic and Religious ConflictsLabel the locations of major ethnic and religious conflict on the map below.
1) Middle East 2) Northern Ireland 3) Balkans 4) Horn of Africa 5) South Asia
Development & the EnvironmentWhile economic development generally creates higher standards of living, it can have negative
consequences such as…
…__________________ of the air and water…
…loss of animals’ natural _____________, leading to _____________ species or even extinction…
…and global ___________ change, or global “warming.”
New TechnologyInstantaneous Communication
Instantaneous communication happens ______________ after a user sends a message. This includes the internet, mobile phones & social networks which are widespread but whose access is very limited in the _________________ world.
ExamplesExplain what these tech companies do.
______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ _____________
______________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ _____________
Their impact on developed world
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Their impact on developing world
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Genetic Engineering & Bioethics
Genetic engineering deals with the manipulation of the D___________________ N_____________ A_________ of biological life to bring out desired attributes. Foods that have been altered as such are called G____________ M______________ O____________s. This has led to controversies in the field of bioethics, which debates issues of genetic manipulation.
Examples
Monsanto is a multinational agribusiness corporation that develops genetically modified crops that are hardier than traditional crops. These crops have a high resistance to extreme weather, pests, diseases and chemicals. Monsanto has obtained patents on several strains of their crops.
Its impact on developed world
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Its impact on developing world
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Political CartoonsDirections
Explain in your own words the meaning of the following political cartoons.
Cartoon 1
Cartoon 2
Cartoon 3
Cartoon 4
Cartoon 5
Cartoon 6
Cartoon 7
Cartoon 8
Cartoon 9
Cartoon 10