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TEACHER MATERIALST-1UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score: 4After the devastating effects of the Second World War, the world shifted as people hoped for a better future as globalization expanded. This next step in human history dramatically altered the way societies around the globe interacted with each other, making a more interconnected and interdependent way of life. In the twentieth century, people from one side of the globe could quickly communicate with people halfway around the world; people could travel overseas relatively quickly and cheaply; and international companies ensured that goods and services could be enjoyed by different people around the world. But this doesn’t mean globalization produced a perfect, utopian society. Indeed, even though globalization brought millions out of poverty and lessened life’s burdens for many, it also engendered an acutely unequal world in which the rich exploit the poor and destroy the planet in the name of profits. Globalization benefited the entire population by lowering poverty levels across the globe. Specifically, as shown in a chart by Our World in Data, the majority of the global population in 1800 had an income of less than one US dollar a day (Document 3). In 1975, most continents had their populations making around 10 to 20 US dollars per day, although a tragic number of people in Asia and the Pacific were making less than a dollar a day even as others thrived. Fast forward to 2015, and the vast majority of the population was making at least anywhere from 5 to 20 US dollars per day, which is more than the decided international poverty line of 2 dollars. This chart ultimately reflects a positive trend of increasing incomes specific only to the era of globalization. A second chart by Our World in Data highlights this overall decrease in poverty, showing a steady decline in poverty since the early 1800s and a sharper drop in the mid 1900s. Around 1820, for example, 90 percent of the population lived in poverty whereas in 2015, the poverty level had dropped to only 10 percent of the global population (Document 1). The timing of this significant drop in poverty level was not incidental—it occurred at a time in which new technologies were being produced and widely distributed for all to use. And these technologies, whether it be transportation, communication, or the internet, gave countries and people the means to participate in a global economy that produced jobs and subsequent consumer-spending. In this way, the events of globalism bettered the world for everyone by not only stimulating economies worldwide but also by creating a global economy that mitigated poverty. Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-2UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYIn addition to decreased poverty levels, globalization made life less taxing while also elongating them. In the book, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress, Steven Pinker writes about how life has changed since the 1800s. In particular, he notes that in 1870 people in western Europe would work as much as 66 hours a week and Americans 62 hours. In more modern times, Pinker continues, “workers have increasingly been emancipated from their wage slavery, more dramatically in social-democratic Western Europe (where they work 28 fewer hours a week) than in the go-getter United States (where, on average, they now work 22 fewer hours)” (Document 2). Unlike periods like the Industrial Revolution where people worked inhumane hours, people now have time to not only rest but also enjoy hobbies, time with friends and families, and entertainment from TVs, phones, and computers. In fact, Pinker writes that in 2015 American men reported 42 hours a week of free time while women reported 36 hours of free time. Since globalization took hold, people have been able to take control of their own lives instead of sacrificing it to an exploitative industry or corporation. Moreover, the era of globalization also increased the global population’s life expectancy. For example, in 1950, the highest life expectancy of all the continents was roughly 62 years old. By 2019 the highest was over 75 years (Document 6). This significant increase in life expectancy in such a small amount of time underscores the impact globalization had on society: medical advancements and other new inventions made during this period by humans working as a collective network thanks to organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank have allowed humanity to prosper as one society. At the same time, globalization also widened the disparities between the rich and poor and polluted the planet. For example, even though this period saw a decrease in global poverty rates, it also caused increased insecurities among the world’s poorest people. In an excerpt about the negative impact of global capitalism, geographer Simon Dalby writes that “The United Nations Human Development Report of 1994 suggested that the wealth ratio between the poorest 20% and the richest 20% of the world population grew from 30:1 to 60:1 between 1960 and 1990” (Document 4). Because of how interconnected the world has become, this cohesive network allows the richest people in the richest countries to use people in less affluent countries to propel themselves forward and thus burying the poor deeper into poverty in a cycle of increasing disparities between economic classes. This issue can also be seen in a political cartoon in Document 5 in which one man controls a machine labeled, “The free trade and globalization machine,” using natural resources and cheap labor to produce consumer goods, pollution, and environmental destruction. The man clearly represents how the rich use the poor and the environment to further their financial aspirations. In this way, globalization has created a world in which a miniscule percent of the population controls and exploits millions of people, even those who live on the other side of the world. Moreover, while globalization may have improved the world’s economy, it did not necessarily
TEACHER MATERIALST-3UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYcreate prosperity for everyone involved. For instance, Mexican journalist Andalusia Knoll Soloff criticizes globalism in an article about global inequality, writing about some of the world’s most popular brands, like Nike, and how they mistreat their underprivileged workers overseas. Soloff reported that “workers at a factory making Nike products in Vietnam were exposed to toxic chemicals, forced to work 65 hours a week, and earned only $10 dollars” (Document 7). This not only highlights the issue of the exploitation and mistreatment of the poor, but it also illustrates the fact that the gateway out of poverty and the emancipation from wage slavery mentioned in Documents 1 and 2, were not available to everyone—especially those not living in the wealthy parts of the world. So while people living in wealthy countries were enjoying better working conditions and more leisure time, people in places like Vietnam continued to work in inhumane conditions for the profit of those who did not have to. Because of the consequences it had on workers and less wealthy people around the world, in many ways, globalism did more harm to society than good.Globalization brought millions of people out of poverty and lessened life’s burdens for many while also producing severe economic disparities among people all around the world. Globalism has made life easier and better in many ways for people in certain parts of the world, and so it’s imperative that people living in those places become aware of where their goods, food, and clothes come from, and at whose expense.
TEACHER MATERIALST-4UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score: 3After the Second World War, the world shifted as people hoped for a better future. This next step in human history made societies more interconnected and interdependent. But this doesn’t mean globalization was all good. While globalization brought progress for many people, it also led to inequality and exploitation. Globalization lowered poverty around the world. In Document 3, the chart shows that the majority of the global population in 1800 had an income of less than dollars a day. In 1975, most continents had their populations making around 10 to 20 dollars. But even at this point some people were left behind. This chart ultimately reflects a positive trend of increasing incomes specific only to the era of globalization. Technologies like the internet gave people the means to participate in a global economy. This created jobs that benefitted many people. In addition to decreased poverty levels, globalization made life less difficult and people lived longer. Steven Pinker writes about how life has changed since the 1800s. He notes that in 1870 people in western Europe would work as much as 66 hours a week. In more modern times, Pinker continues, “workers have increasingly been emancipated from their wage slavery, more dramatically in social-democratic Western Europe (where they work 28 fewer hours a week) than in the go-getter United States (where, on average, they now work 22 fewer hours)” (Document 2). Unlike other periods in history, people now have time to rest and play. Also, the era of globalization increased life expectancy. For example, in 1950, the highest life expectancy of all the continents was roughly 62 years old. By 2019 the highest was over 75 years (Document 6). New inventions and medicine benefitted everyone. At the same time, globalization also widened the disparities between the rich and poor. Geographer Simon Dalby writes that “The United Nations Human Development Report of 1994 suggested that the wealth ratio between the poorest 20% and the richest 20% of the world population grew from 30:1 to 60:1 between 1960 and 1990” (Document 4). Rich people are propelling themselves further ahead by exploiting poor people. Moreover, while globalization may have improved the world’s economy, it did not necessarily benefit people Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-5UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYequally. For instance, Mexican journalist Andalusia Knoll Soloff criticizes globalism in an article about global inequality, writing about some of the world’s most popular brands, like Nike, and how they mistreat their underprivileged workers overseas. This highlights the issue of the exploitation and mistreatment of the poor. Because of the consequences it had on workers and less wealthy people around the world, in many ways, globalism did more harm to society than good.Globalization brought millions of people out of poverty and lessened life’s burdens for many while also producing severe economic disparities among people all around the world. It’s important to aware of where your goods, food, and clothes come from, and at whose expense.
TEACHER MATERIALST-6UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score:2Societies developed and became more connected. But this doesn’t mean globalization was all good. While globalization brought progress for some people, it also led to inequality and people taking advantage of others. Poverty lowered because of globalization. In Document 3, the chart says that most people in 1800 earned less than dollars a day. In 1975, people made more. Technologies connected people and created jobs that benefitted many people. Globalization made life less difficult and people lived longer. Steven Pinker writes about how life has changed since the 1800s. In 1870 people in western Europe would work as much as 66 hours a week he says. Now people work less. Unlike then, people now have time to rest and play. People live longer too. In 1950, people lived to 62 years old. By 2019 the highest was over 75 years (Document 6). But the rich got richer and the poor got poorer. Rich people helped themselves by mistreating poor people. While globalization may have improved the world’s economy, it did not benefit all people equally. A journalist writes about some of the world’s most popular brands, like Nike, and how they mistreat their workers. It shows the mistreatment of the poor. Because of the impact it had on workers and poor people around the world, globalism was sometimes more bad than good. It’s important to aware of where your goods, food, and clothes come from. Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-7UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score: 1As globalization happened the world progressed. But it was unequal and led to inequality and exploitation. Globalization lowered poverty around the world. In Document 3, the chart shows that the majority of the global population in 1800 had an income of less than dollars a day. In 1975, it10 to 20 dollars. But even at this point some people were left behind. The world got richer because of globalization. Plus people lived longer. In the 1800s people worked long hours according to Doc. 2. But now people have more time to do other things. Plus new medicine helped people live longer. Some people got richer while some got poorer. Rich people used poor people to benefit themselves. That’s not fair. Lots of people even today are working in really bad conditions and not getting paid. It’s important to aware of where your goods, food, and clothes come from. Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-8UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score: 4After the devastating effects of the Second World War, the world shifted as people hoped for a better future as globalization expanded. This next step in human history dramatically altered the way societies around the globe interacted with each other, making a more interconnected and interdependent way of life. In the twentieth century, people from one side of the globe could quickly communicate with people halfway around the world; people could travel overseas relatively quickly and cheaply; and international companies ensured that goods and services could be enjoyed by different people around the world. But this doesn’t mean globalization produced a perfect, utopian society. Indeed, even though globalization brought millions out of poverty and lessened life’s burdens for many, it also engendered an acutely unequal world in which the rich exploit the poor and destroy the planet in the name of profits. Globalization benefited the entire population by lowering poverty levels across the globe. Specifically, as shown in a chart by Our World in Data, the majority of the global population in 1800 had an income of less than one US dollar a day (Document 3). In 1975, most continents had their populations making around 10 to 20 US dollars per day, although a tragic number of people in Asia and the Pacific were making less than a dollar a day even as others thrived. Fast forward to 2015, and the vast majority of the population was making at least anywhere from 5 to 20 US dollars per day, which is more than the decided international poverty line of 2 dollars. This chart ultimately reflects a positive trend of increasing incomes specific only to the era of globalization. A second chart by Our World in Data highlights this overall decrease in poverty, showing a steady decline in poverty since the early 1800s and a sharper drop in the mid 1900s. Around 1820, for example, 90 percent of the population lived in poverty whereas in 2015, the poverty level had dropped to only 10 percent of the global population (Document 1). The timing of this significant drop in poverty level was not incidental—it occurred at a time in which new technologies were being produced and widely distributed for all to use. And these technologies, whether it be transportation, communication, or the internet, gave countries and people the means to participate in a global economy that produced jobs and subsequent consumer-spending. In this way, the events of globalism bettered the world for everyone by not only stimulating economies worldwide but also by creating a global economy that mitigated poverty.
TEACHER MATERIALST-9UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYIn addition to decreased poverty levels, globalization made life less taxing while also elongating them. In the book, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress, Steven Pinker writes about how life has changed since the 1800s. In particular, he notes that in 1870 people in western Europe would work as much as 66 hours a week and Americans 62 hours. In more modern times, Pinker continues, “workers have increasingly been emancipated from their wage slavery, more dramatically in social-democratic Western Europe (where they work 28 fewer hours a week) than in the go-getter United States (where, on average, they now work 22 fewer hours)” (Document 2). Unlike periods like the Industrial Revolution where people worked inhumane hours, people now have time to not only rest but also enjoy hobbies, time with friends and families, and entertainment from TVs, phones, and computers. In fact, Pinker writes that in 2015 American men reported 42 hours a week of free time while women reported 36 hours of free time. Since globalization took hold, people have been able to take control of their own lives instead of sacrificing it to an exploitative industry or corporation. Moreover, the era of globalization also increased the global population’s life expectancy. For example, in 1950, the highest life expectancy of all the continents was roughly 62 years old. By 2019 the highest was over 75 years (Document 6). This significant increase in life expectancy in such a small amount of time underscores the impact globalization had on society: medical advancements and other new inventions made during this period by humans working as a collective network thanks to organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank have allowed humanity to prosper as one society. At the same time, globalization also widened the disparities between the rich and poor and polluted the planet. For example, even though this period saw a decrease in global poverty rates, it also caused increased insecurities among the world’s poorest people. In an excerpt about the negative impact of global capitalism, geographer Simon Dalby writes that “The United Nations Human Development Report of 1994 suggested that the wealth ratio between the poorest 20% and the richest 20% of the world population grew from 30:1 to 60:1 between 1960 and 1990” (Document 4). Because of how interconnected the world has become, this cohesive network allows the richest people in the richest countries to use people in less affluent countries to propel themselves forward and thus burying the poor deeper into poverty in a cycle of increasing disparities between economic classes. This issue can also be seen in a political cartoon in Document 5 in which one man controls a machine labeled, “The free trade and globalization machine,” using natural resources and cheap labor to produce consumer goods, pollution, and environmental destruction. The man clearly represents how the rich use the poor and the environment to further their financial aspirations. In this way, globalization has created a world in which a miniscule percent of the population controls and exploits millions of people, even those who live on the other side of the world. Moreover, while globalization may have improved the world’s economy, it did not necessarily
TEACHER MATERIALST-10UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYcreate prosperity for everyone involved. For instance, Mexican journalist Andalusia Knoll Soloff criticizes globalism in an article about global inequality, writing about some of the world’s most popular brands, like Nike, and how they mistreat their underprivileged workers overseas. Soloff reported that “workers at a factory making Nike products in Vietnam were exposed to toxic chemicals, forced to work 65 hours a week, and earned only $10 dollars” (Document 7). This not only highlights the issue of the exploitation and mistreatment of the poor, but it also illustrates the fact that the gateway out of poverty and the emancipation from wage slavery mentioned in Documents 1 and 2, were not available to everyone—especially those not living in the wealthy parts of the world. So while people living in wealthy countries were enjoying better working conditions and more leisure time, people in places like Vietnam continued to work in inhumane conditions for the profit of those who did not have to. Because of the consequences it had on workers and less wealthy people around the world, in many ways, globalism did more harm to society than good.Globalization brought millions of people out of poverty and lessened life’s burdens for many while also producing severe economic disparities among people all around the world. Globalism has made life easier and better in many ways for people in certain parts of the world, and so it’s imperative that people living in those places become aware of where their goods, food, and clothes come from, and at whose expense.
TEACHER MATERIALST-11UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score: 3After the Second World War, the world shifted as people hoped for a better future. This next step in human history made societies more interconnected and interdependent. But this doesn’t mean globalization was all good. While globalization brought progress for many people, it also led to inequality and exploitation. Globalization lowered poverty around the world. In Document 3, the chart shows that the majority of the global population in 1800 had an income of less than dollars a day. In 1975, most continents had their populations making around 10 to 20 dollars. But even at this point some people were left behind. This chart ultimately reflects a positive trend of increasing incomes specific only to the era of globalization. Technologies like the internet gave people the means to participate in a global economy. This created jobs that benefitted many people. In addition to decreased poverty levels, globalization made life less difficult and people lived longer. Steven Pinker writes about how life has changed since the 1800s. He notes that in 1870 people in western Europe would work as much as 66 hours a week. In more modern times, Pinker continues, “workers have increasingly been emancipated from their wage slavery, more dramatically in social-democratic Western Europe (where they work 28 fewer hours a week) than in the go-getter United States (where, on average, they now work 22 fewer hours)” (Document 2). Unlike other periods in history, people now have time to rest and play. Also, the era of globalization increased life expectancy. For example, in 1950, the highest life expectancy of all the continents was roughly 62 years old. By 2019 the highest was over 75 years (Document 6). New inventions and medicine benefitted everyone. At the same time, globalization also widened the disparities between the rich and poor. Geographer Simon Dalby writes that “The United Nations Human Development Report of 1994 suggested that the wealth ratio between the poorest 20% and the richest 20% of the world population grew from 30:1 to 60:1 between 1960 and 1990” (Document 4). Rich people are propelling themselves further ahead by exploiting poor people. Moreover, while globalization may have improved the world’s economy, it did not necessarily benefit people equally. For instance, Mexican journalist Andalusia Knoll Soloff criticizes globalism in an article about global inequality, writing about some of the world’s most popular brands, like
TEACHER MATERIALST-12UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYNike, and how they mistreat their underprivileged workers overseas. This highlights the issue of the exploitation and mistreatment of the poor. Because of the consequences it had on workers and less wealthy people around the world, in many ways, globalism did more harm to society than good.Globalization brought millions of people out of poverty and lessened life’s burdens for many while also producing severe economic disparities among people all around the world. It’s important to aware of where your goods, food, and clothes come from, and at whose expense.
TEACHER MATERIALST-13UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score:2Societies developed and became more connected. But this doesn’t mean globalization was all good. While globalization brought progress for some people, it also led to inequality and people taking advantage of others. Poverty lowered because of globalization. In Document 3, the chart says that most people in 1800 earned less than dollars a day. In 1975, people made more. Technologies connected people and created jobs that benefitted many people. Globalization made life less difficult and people lived longer. Steven Pinker writes about how life has changed since the 1800s. In 1870 people in western Europe would work as much as 66 hours a week he says. Now people work less. Unlike then, people now have time to rest and play. People live longer too. In 1950, people lived to 62 years old. By 2019 the highest was over 75 years (Document 6). But the rich got richer and the poor got poorer. Rich people helped themselves by mistreating poor people. While globalization may have improved the world’s economy, it did not benefit all people equally. A journalist writes about some of the world’s most popular brands, like Nike, and how they mistreat their workers. It shows the mistreatment of the poor. Because of the impact it had on workers and poor people around the world, globalism was sometimes more bad than good. It’s important to aware of where your goods, food, and clothes come from.
TEACHER MATERIALST-14UNIT 9 DBQ WRITING SAMPLE WORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITYPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which globalization since the Second World War has benefited everyone.Score: 1As globalization happened the world progressed. But it was unequal and led to inequality and exploitation. Globalization lowered poverty around the world. In Document 3, the chart shows that the majority of the global population in 1800 had an income of less than dollars a day. In 1975, it10 to 20 dollars. But even at this point some people were left behind. The world got richer because of globalization. Plus people lived longer. In the 1800s people worked long hours according to Doc. 2. But now people have more time to do other things. Plus new medicine helped people live longer. Some people got richer while some got poorer. Rich people used poor people to benefit themselves. That’s not fair. Lots of people even today are working in really bad conditions and not getting paid. It’s important to aware of where your goods, food, and clothes come from.