The United States and the Global Economy PREVIEW On World Map, complete the following: Identify the countries of origin of at least five items in your possession such as shoes, a shirt, a backpack, a cell phone, and a calculator. For each item, label the country of origin on the map. You can use the world map in the back of your book to help identify the countries of origin. Draw an arrow from the country to your commu- nity and label the arrow with the name of the item. When you are done, answer these questions: 1. What surprises you about your map? 2. Do you think the United States imports or exports more goods? Why might this be the case? 3. How does global trade affect your life? READING NOTES Section 1 1. Create a cause-and-effect chart to show why global trade has increased in recent decades. 2. Determine whether the following statement is true or false. If it is false, rewrite it to make a true statement. A country benefits when it specializes in producing the goods for which it holds an absolute advantage. 3. Describe an example of a differentiated product, such as