Lesson 2.3

Lesson 3 Explore 1

Explore 1

What ideas, values, and beliefs formed the foundations of historical globalization?

The ideas, values, and beliefs that guide a person’s choice and purchase of jeans are not just individual views. You may be unaware that many of your consumer ideas and views have been shaped by the economic system in place. Many of Canada’s early trade relationships have reflected the ideas of mercantilism, imperialism, capitalism, and industrialization. Capitalism has become a contemporary force behind many economic and business policies.

Historical relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples were also based on these ideas. How did these ideas shape the foundations of historical globalization?

Multimedia (learn Alberta)

Click to view the values, beliefs and ideas in Two World Views in Foundations of Historical Globalization. Examine the development of mercantilism, capitalism, imperialism, industrialization, and eurocentrism.

Read

Read about mercantilism, the values behind capitalism, industrialization, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and eurocentrism on pages 132 to 152 in Perspectives on Globalization.