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__ 20th Century Globalization and Interdependence Overview __

**The nature of** **interaction ** **between nations changed dramatically in the post-World War II era. While civilizations and societies have had certain degrees of economic and cultural connection in the past (think about** **the Silk Road ****, various ages of discovery in Europe and Asia, or** **Neo-Imperialism ****), in the 20th century technology would considerably affect the pace and nature of these relationships. Improved capacities for communication and travel bring people from different parts of the world closer together. As people of the world were brought closer, cultures began to blend and greater sense of the entire world as a "global community" began to evolve. As this new era began to unfold in the midst of the Cold War, formerly colonized regions of the world were realizing independence and developed nations were competing to expand trade in a broader global market. At times, the confrontation of East/West ideologies would coincide with these efforts and serve to create tension that was not just regional, but global in nature. Eventually, the internet would solidify the** **interdependence ****of nations as producers and consumers were not limited to national markets but now had an entire world to consider. This would help ensure that economic, political and social events that transpired in distant countries could affect citizens on a global scale.**

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