SOCIAL STUDIES

Why People Use Slang and Jargon

to avoid long descriptions and explanations

to convey precise meaning to other members of the collective

to affirm their identity as a member of a particular collective

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Why People Trade

To obtain goods and services that is:

not available in their own region

better quality or less expensive

different from goods produced at home

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Innovations That Inspire Conquest

introduction of sails = larger ships

Improvement in navigational tools

Inventions of gunpowder
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Types of Slavery

Chattel slavery. Chattel is a possession, so slave and descendants were property

Indigenous peoples and Africans were captured because of racial origin

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European Means of Gaining a Foothold

Built fortified villages

Had superior weapons

Traditional conflict between First Nations made united action difficult, Europeans exploited
those conflicts. (Too many chiefs, not enough warriors)
Europeans disease weakened First Nations
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Legacies of the Indian Act

ensures that First Nations do not receive equal treatment

limits First Nations' rights to self-government and self-determination

assumes federal government officials are the best judges for needs of First Nations peoples
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Reasons for the United Nations

support people who want to choose their own government

help countries co-operate on trade issues

protect smaller countries from invasion by larger countries

ensure no single country controlled the world's oceans

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Perspective on the WTO

has too much power

isn't democratically accountable

doesn't care enough about problems of developing nations

hasn't done enough about the environment, child labour, workers' rights, or health care
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How Transnational Corps Contribute to Expanding Globalization

they ensure they have:

the resources and parts needed to manufacture

a steady, reliable source of labour

markets where they can sell their goods and services

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Measures of the Human Development Index

longevity, measured by life expectancy at birth

knowledge, measured by school enrolment and adult literacy

standard of living, measured by GDP per person

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Measures of Gross National Happiness

promote sustainable and equitable social and economic development

preserve and promote cultural values

conserve the natural environment

establish good governance

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Factors of Economic Growth

Foreign Investment

Privatization

Trade liberalization

Knowledge economy

Outsourcing

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Perspective on Privatization

lowers taxes because it's no longer paid by taxpayers

competition results in better services

makes service more expensive

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Millennium Development Goals

Eradicate extreme poverty

Achieve Universal Primary Education

Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

Reduce Child Mortality

Improve Maternal Health

Combat AIDS/HIV, Malaria, and other diseases

Ensure Environmental Sustainability

Develop a Global Partnership for Development

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Factors of Reducing Poverty

Decentralization

Training

Information Technologies

Measurable benchmarks

Audits

Monitoring and evaluation

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Hurdles of Problem Solving

Market Failure

Shortage of Capital

Science cannot operate

Social conflict

*Global Hierarchy Status

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Labour Standards

Freedom from forced labour

freedom from discrimination in the workplace

a ban on child labour

a right to organize and bargain collectively

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Factors of Effective Governance

respect of human rights

efficient and effective institutions, such as courts, that protect citizens

police forces that don;t abuse power

parliaments that reflect the goals and aspirations of the citizen of a country
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Wal-Mart and Communities

high-paying jobs replaced by low-paying jobs

Wal-Mart offers few benefits, such as health care, to workers

small, locally owned retailers are undercut by Wal-Mart's low prices; which in turn reduces
shopping and job opportunities

Wal-Mart stores are typically located on outskirts of communities, causing a decline of

downtown shopping areas

encourages car-based shopping patterns, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, and

fewer pedestrian-oriented shopping districts
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Immigration Settlement Patterns

close to family and friends who are already in Canada

close to where other members of their cultural group have already established businesses,
places of worship, cultural centres, and so on

where jobs and economic activities are most plentiful

where services like education and health care are most eccessible
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Factors of Sustainability

economic growth

environmental stewardship

social progress
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Factors
Economic Growth

ensures a sustainable economy

encourage innovation and productivity

maintain high levels of employment

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Factors of Environmental Stewardship

protect and enhance natural systems

make efficient use of natural resources

make efficient use of energy supplies

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Factors of Social Progress

ensure justice for all citizens

encourage social inclusion

achieve personal well-being

create sustainable communities

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Criteria for Global Citizenship

is aware of the wider world

respects and values diversity

is willing to act to help others

accepts responsibility for his or her own actions