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5000 BCE
Movement of Humans
The movement of humans outside of Africa to other parts of the world in 5000 BC was important because it allowed for new resources to be discovered and trade to occur. -
200 BCE
SIlk Road
The Silk Road, used in 200 BC, was a series of routes which connected China to the Mediterranean. It allowed for trade between the two major regions of the time. -
Jan 18, 1440
Creation of the Printing Press
The creation of the printing press in 1440 allowed for the spread of information between regions. It changed the way humans saw the world around them and influence the spread of knowledge. -
Jan 18, 1492
The Colombian Exchange
During the 15th and 16th century there a lot of transfer between the products and materials from the New World and the Old World. It affected the culture of society. -
Atlantic Slave Trade
The movement of slaves from Africa to other parts of the world showed development in integrating economies. The Slave trade connected the New World, Europe, and Africa together. -
Creation of Stream Train
The creation of the stream train made it possible to trade materials faster as well as letting humans move from one place to another faster. It helped advance the economies of the world. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression hit all parts of the world at once. The decline of stock prices which caused the stock market crash drove the economy down and future changes were made to the banks. -
Creation of United Nations
The creation of the United Nations in 1945 showed connections and interdependence between the economies of the world. It allowed for the promotion of institutions. -
Creation of the World Wide Web
The creation of the World Wide Web in 1991 allowed for humans all around the world to connect via on the web. It was used as a connection to keep information spreading and for communication between people.
