Thania C.

Vazquez
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The Contemporary World
8/8/18

GLOBALIZATION TIMELINE

FIRST PHASE
The first phase was 300 BCE to the 1400's. This was the first stages of interactions with each
other.

Silk Road Indo- Arabic Number System

Started around 325 BCE, and
involved the trading of spices and
knowledge. Was the first interaction
with other people.
This number system was originated in India and was later
adopted in the Middle East. This system quickly spread
because the Europeans who traded with the Middle East
would use this system, and later introduced it to Italy. And
became known throughout Europe and is used today
around the world.
 SECOND PHASE
This phase was from the 1400's to 1945. This phase presented the world with new technologies
and the growth of globalization related to European imperialism
Christopher Columbus
1492- Columbus made his first
voyage to the new world from
Spain. He was searching for spices,
and in 1493, he brought seeds, fruit
trees and livestock. What
Columbus brought with him, later
started the Grand Exchange.
New Technologies
With more people reading and
learning, this led to new
inventions and technologies,
such as large square sails and
the lateen. This enabled ships to
sail farther and faster.
Navigational tools; maps,
compasses and the sextant also
became popular and let sailors
travel without losing their way
The Printing Press
The invention of the printing
press led to more people
reading, and learning about
science, religion, politics and
philosophy. People had more
access to books because
books were made easily and
cheaply.
Imperialism
Imperialism- when a country
takes control of another country
and the people in it, and taking it
by force. An example of this
would be England taking over
India and their cultures. When
India tried to retaliate, the British
attacked them with their military
forces.
Rise of the Middle Class
As towns and cities grew, European
cultures needed to adapt, thus creating
the middle class. This attracted traders,
entrepreneurs, crafts people, bankers
and scholars. These people made
money by practicing a trade, which
made the middle class and helped the
economy grow.
Slave Trade
There are many types of slavery;
slave labor, child labor and
indentured labor. The North-
Atlantic Slave trade was the main
trading, where Europeans would
give African guns and other
weapons in return for slaves
 Mercantilism
Mercantilism: A policy followed by European
imperial powers from the 16th - 19th century. In
colonies, trade was strictly controlled by imperial
powers to benefit themselves.
THIRD PHASE
We are currently in the third phase, which began after World War II. This is a time of rapid
growth.
Colonial Empires
In the 19th Century, Britain was the most powerful
country, which resulted in conflict as well as
economic growth for Britain.
Capitalism
An economic system that advocates free
trade, competition and choice as a means
of achieving prosperity
1945- Present
From 1945- 2013, we have developed many new
technologies; from the computer to televisions. We
have developed the internet and airplanes. We
have had a period of rapid growth that will definitely
continue in the future.