As I'm sure you're well aware, imported goods and globalizationhave become a huge part of our everyday lives in the United States. For this discussion we are going to look more closely at globalization and how it impacts people in the US and around the world.

Part 1: I want you to look around your house and think about the things that you own which were made in the United States. What sort of things do you own that are Made in the USA and do you think that you buy more imported goods or American made goods each month?

Part 2:Follow the two links below to watch both videos about Globalization. After watching these videos, I want you to imagine and describe what the future of trade and globalizationwill look like. Will this future be better or worse for American companies, American workers, American consumers, etc.? Why?

Crash Course World History: Globalization1 - The Upside(11:51 Minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SnR-e0S6Ic

Crash Course World History: Globalization2 - Good or Bad (13:55 Minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_iwrt7D5OA