What food items were “native” to the New World? How did these help foster “globalization”? Explain how “globalization” as described in this article created slavery. Explain the importance of the potato to globalization.

Homework assignment

Part 1

2. Read the “Columbus” article, posted below. This is going to give you a more concrete understanding of the history of globalization that you read about above.

3. Post answers to the following questions
What is globalization, according to this article (there may not be an explicit answer–you might have to speculate based on what you’ve already learned and what this article is saying)

• What food items were “native” to the New World? How did these help foster “globalization”?

• Explain how “globalization” as described in this article created slavery

• Explain the importance of the potato to globalization.

• keep adding to your list of questions you have about globalization and post the following–what would you like to know about globalization? what do you hope we will learn about globalization? Do you see any connections between globalization and your minor areas of study? Could you speculate on what those connections may be?

Part 2

2. Read the article below titled “Globalization long term process..”

3. Post answers to the following questions

• How does this author, William McNeil, define globalization?

• What are some of the major developments in human history that have contributed to McNeil’s definition of globalization?

• What are some features of globalization that he identifies in the past 50-60 years?

• Why, ultimately, does McNeil think globalization is nothing new?

• Also note in your notes (you don’t have to post this) what, if any, connections this essay allows you to make between your minor areas of study and globalization. Note any questions about globalization you are interested in.