Section 4, Ch. 3

Section 4, Ch. 3 Technology “Shrinks” the World

Did you know… In 1993, 22.8% of all the U.S. households had computers, and this number had grown to 51% by 2000. In 2003, approximately 50% of U.S. households had internet access.

Effects of Technology Technology refers to the ability of humans to make things that help them and give them some control over their environment.

The Agricultural Revolution began 10,000 years ago. In just the past 100 years, important transportation and communication technologies have also emerged.

Transportation technologies, such as trains and steamboats, were important in settling the United States. Today jet planes greatly reduce travel time, resulting in a shrinking world.

Communication technologies such as the telephone, satellites, radio, television, and the Internet allow instant worldwide sharing of information.

Globalization Civic participation refers to being an involved citizen and caring about the public affairs of your community, nation and world.

People must be aware of both their rights and their responsibilities • Rights are benefits and protections guaranteed to individuals by law. • Responsibilities are duties owed to other citizens and the government.

It is important to learn about the beliefs and values of other people in the world so that you can understand connections between them and our country and be an informed member of the global community.

Today the world’s countries depend on one another for goods, raw materials, and markets to sell goods, resulting in interdependence among nations.

Globalization refers to the development of a world culture and interdependence among nations. Some people fear this might lead to the eradication of traditions and customs of smaller groups.

Explain the cartoon.

So, how is technology “shrinking” the world?