The internet enabled rapid communication and sharing of information across borders.
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Topic 9.1 · c. 1900–present
Advances in Technology and Exchange After 1900
Faster transportation and communication expanded the movement of information, goods, and people. Global connections became denser but remained unequal.
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Faster transportation and communication expanded the movement of information, goods, and people. Global connections became denser but remained unequal.
Container shipping reduced the cost and time of moving goods.
Air travel made long-distance movement of people more accessible.
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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions
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Question 01
Which example fits this clue? The internet enabled rapid communication and sharing of information across borders.
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Question 02
Which example fits this clue? This example reduced the cost and time of moving goods.
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Question 03
Which example fits this clue? This example made long-distance movement of people more accessible.
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02 / Write with evidence
Write a short response
How did technology speed up exchange?
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- Use two examples from the review.
- Explain how the examples support your claim.
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Faster transportation and communication expanded the movement of information, goods, and people. The internet enabled rapid communication and sharing of information across borders. Container shipping reduced the cost and time of moving goods.
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internet
The internet enabled rapid communication and sharing of information across borders.
container shipping
Container shipping reduced the cost and time of moving goods.
air travel
Air travel made long-distance movement of people more accessible.
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