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1440
The Invention of the Printing Press
The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440. This was a revolutionary invention because it allowed the mass production of books, which enabled the public to become educated at a quicker rate. When the printing press reached other countries, those countries could produce their own books and share them around the world. -
1492
Columbus to America and the beginning of the Great Exchange
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. He brought over seeds and beans to plant in the new world. This act started the Great Exchange because then America could trade their crops for other goods with surrounding countries, thus getting involved in trade. -
The Slave Trade
In 1650, countries began using slaves to do their work on farms or in factories. These slaves were usually African Americans who were being forced to work with no payment or reward. This event started the horrible concept of underpaying workers, which is an idea replicated in the globalization era. -
The Invention of Airplanes
Airplanes were invented by the Wright Brothers in 1903. This invention has permanently changed the world because now, with modern day airplanes, people and goods can be transported anywhere in the world. -
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was established in 1948. This agreement allowed all countries to trade with each other freely and without the barriers of tariffs. GATT has changed the world forever because now countries can trade with everyone. -
The Invention of the Internet
The internet was invented in 1983. The "network of networks" allowed people to research, play games, stay in touch with family, and write all digitally. The internet has most definitely impacted the world in a positive way. -
The World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was invented in 1995 to enhance the ideas of GATT and also adding more modern ways to trade with surrounding countries. 124 nations are in the WTO and they can trade freely throughout the world. -
Social Media
Social Media first became popular in the early 2000s. The world was completely changed when it was first introduced because now people could communicate with friends/family anywhere in the world. With Facebook and Instagram, you can meet new people, share your life experiences online, and keep in touch with anyone you want to.
