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1440
The Printing Press
The creation of the printing press allowed for the spread of information between nations. It helped change the way humans saw the world around them and spread news and current events. -
1492
The Columbian Exchange
There are alot of transfer between products and materials from the New World and the Old World. It affected the spread of culture from other nations -
Triangular Trade
Exchange of slaves from Africa to other nations showed the development in integrating economies. The slave trade connected America, Europe and Africa -
The Telegraph
The telegraph provided exchange through morse code and allowed messages to be transmitted quickly across nations . -
Air Transport
Air transport enabled economic growth. Air transport facilitates integration into the global economy. It helps generate trade, promote tourism, and create employment opportunities. -
Creation of the United Nations
The creation of the UN was able to create connections and interdependence between the economies of the world. It allowed for the promotion of large institutions. -
Containerization
There was a rapid adoption of steel transportation. This reduced the cost of intermodal transport and allowed easier transport for trading between countries. -
Creation of the Internet
Allowed for humans around the world to connect through the web. It was used as connection to keep information spread and communication. -
Creation of Social Media
An opportunity to improve student learning. It is a very efficient way to connect people worldwide and spread news, events, and opportunities to other people and places.
