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Chapter 34 Project (South and Southeast Asia (Economic: The close in gape…
Chapter 34 Project
South and Southeast Asia
Economic: The close in gape of the social classes has allowed them to provide more services to the people. The economy has been booming since the uprising of economic growth and people.
Political: Politically there have been very few changes. One rule was put in place called the One Child Policy. This was to help slow down the growing population. This ultimately lead to an economic growth and a decrease in the gap of the poor and the rich.
Social: There has been a close in the gap between the higher class and the middle/lower class in China. This has allowed more job opportunities and that leads us into the economic category.
Middle East
Economic:The Middle East found it was very rich with oil in spots and cities have grown into some of the biggest in the world(Dubai). It has seen growth but I is slowing down recently and Middle Eastern countries are having a hard time growing economically.
Political:Many countries in the Middle East are in troubled times but surprisingly Israel, one country with a lot of tension, has remained politically stable Post Cold War.
Social:There is much ethnic tension and ethnic cleansing that go on Post Cold War. Many people are slaughtered for no apparent reason other than different beliefs.
South/Central America
Economic:Many of the South/Central American countries are in debt. Brazil is a very good example of this because Brazil's debt has overcome their total country income. So Brazil's Gross Domestic Product has fallen behind to their debts.
Political: Cuba has gone through a recent change in government. They went from a strict Dictatorship rule under Fidel Castro to a democracy of sorts. There were many revolts and conflicts under the type grip of Fidel Castro.
Social: Violent drug trafficking into the US is a bad problem for South/Central America. There are gangs that are being formed and are doing many violent drug trades. This has also lead to other governmental problems.
Eastern Europe
Economic: The reunification with Germany. There was a wall that split Germany into two sections called the Berlin Wall. When this wall was taken down after 41 years of existence, there was much celebration. The economic change was that they went from to different governments to one relatively smoothly considering the times and they were able to start making enough money again to start repairing the major cities that were broken down.
Social: Families were reunited with each other after the fall of the Berlin Wall. There was much rejoice for some to finally see there families again.
Political: When Germany re-unified they merged governments and were able to settle on being a democracy. Roman Herzog took over as the leader.
Africa
Economic: Most African countries have a collapsed government or have seen little to no economic growth in recent years. In countries like Somalia, their government has been at a stand still because of ethnic cleansing and very slow economic growth.
Political: Many countries governments have had to fall because of Political issues. Whether it was rigged elections, ethnic problems or corruption within the current government, it has caused countries to go into a sort of downward spiral politically. Some of the countries struggling politically are Malawi and Burundi where the Per Capita is under $275.
Social:Africa has faced a lot social problems like the AIDS pandemic. Almost 2/3 of people with AIDS in the world live in Africa. This has killed many people because they also don't have the resources to treat themselves.
East Asia
Economic: For one the split of the Soviet Union caused both growth and decline for countries who were once affiliated with the Soviet Union. For instance Russia has boomed after the split of the Soviet Union. They have become a succeeding country in today's society.
Political: Adding on to the Social change, Vladmir Putin has been accused many times of corruption and rigging the elections. He has one over and over again when some people haven't voted for him. Also he uses scare tactics to make people vote for him.
Social: People were unhappy with the Russia's previous president Boris Yeltsin. So they re elected and voted for Vladmir Putin.
Western Europe
Economic: Countries like France have seen great growth in terms of population and even Per Capita. For example France's per Capita is now about 42,000 euros.
Political: Poland embraces Free Market reform and has grown quite well. The leader that was elected Post Cold War(Lech Walesa) spent time in prison. Walesa became first democratic president in Poland and he formed idea of solidarity.
Social: In Czechoslovakia, huge demonstrations were performed to oppose communism and called for government reform. In Poland, workers protested the government and called for a reform and new leaders. Both of these examples got what they wanted with Poland changing it's ways and Czechoslovakia splitting into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
North America
Economic: America has seen great economic growth in recent years and has continued to be the World's Police Force of sorts. The Per Capita in America has grown well other than a steep decline in 2009. The estimated Per Capita now is roughly $59,000
Political:Politically speaking there hasn't very much change other than the steady rotation of presidents. There was much dispute when President Barack Obama was elected on whether he was the right fit and was under fire for his first few years of presidency but the public warmed up to him later and was elected a second term. This situation describes America's situation, many protests and tension but turns out okay when people warm up to the idea.
Social: North America has faced racial issues that have lead to many deaths. Like the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, which killed many people just because of a different ethnicity. There are also wage gaps between Men and Women when there should't be in this era and there is many protests about this issue.