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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Discovery
Columbus traveled west and initiated "...an age of European seaborne empires." (Ludden 1) Having European empires spread overseas in this way connected the world back to Europe. This connection led to international relationships, creating a development in globalization. -
Slave Trade Expands
When slave trade became a large and profitable occurrence, it "...sustained the expansion of Atlantic Economy." (Ludden 1) So, the nations were given an opportunity to expand their economy and spread across the oceans; this helped globalization to occur. -
The American Revolution
The American Revolution "...marks the creation of modern state form based on alliances between military and business interests." (Ludden 1) So, this revolution was necessary in developing international trade relationships that would help expand globalization. -
The Industrial Revolution
"One of the defining and most lasting features of the Industrial Revolution was the rise of cities," and when these cities popped up and continued to grow, the wealth of the nation -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a worldwide event that "...hit all parts of the world at the same time." (Ludden 1) In this way, the depression united the world and instigated worldwide support and aid. It also created alliances that would mix cultures and increase trade opportunities. So, globalization would expand and spread throughout the world
