The Idea of Thomas Friedman's "Golden Straitjacket" Is That Globalization

question 12

Multiple Choice

The idea of Thomas Friedman's "golden straitjacket" is that globalization will

• A) reduce all political decisions to economic ones.
• B) limit an individual citizen's faith in traditional government.
• C) bind states to international agreements that reduce violent conflict.
• D) exacerbate competition among states for natural resources.

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Definitions:

Gradual Emancipation

A process of abolishing slavery that occurs in stages over a period of time rather than immediately.

Manumission

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves, a practice that occurred in the United States and elsewhere prior to the abolition of slavery.

Prominent Men

Individuals who stand out in society due to their achievements, influence, or contributions to various fields or social causes.

American Slaves

Individuals held in bondage and forced into labor without pay, primarily in the United States before the abolition of slavery with the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865.