History 7: Globalization (Bey, Kyong)

Background information

You can begin with reference sources to get an introduction to your topic.

Online databases

Current issues

Opposing Viewpoints: Essays, images, videos, audio clips, charts and graphs, and newspaper articles on contemporary issues. (password: frogs)

SIRS: Magazine, newspaper, and journal articles on contemporary issues. (user: maret password: frogs)

CQ Researcher: In depth reports on global issues, including a number of critical issues in China. (user: maret password: frogs)

Newspapers

Access World News: A collection of hundreds of English-language newspapers from around the world. (user: maret password: frogs)

History

Modern World History Online: American and world history from the 1500s to the present day. (user: maret password: frogs)

World History: The Modern Era: American and world history from the Renaissance to the present day. (user: maret password: frogs)

Websites and Videos

What is globalization?: 2 minute youtube video

Where did my T-shirt come from? Prezi with graphics and videos

The World Trade Organization.The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.

The Balance: Choosing between domestic and foreign manufacturing

Important links