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.

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