Asked by Heather Ly Martos on Apr 24, 2024

According to the textbook, which of the following represents the most intense and large-scale reaction against globalization?

A) the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico
B) the destruction of the World Trade Center in 2001
C) the WTO protest in Seattle in 1999
D) the FTAA protest in Quebec City in 2001

Zapatista Uprising

The Zapatista Uprising was a revolutionary movement starting in 1994 in Chiapas, Mexico, led by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation, advocating for indigenous rights and resisting neoliberal policies.

World Trade Center

A landmark complex of buildings in New York City, known for the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and as a symbol of global trade.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to increased interconnectedness and interdependence among nations.

  • Understand the causes and effects of anti-globalization movements and their significance in the global landscape.