Chapter 3: The Making of a Global World, NCERT, CLASS TENTH, SUBJECT SOCIAL SCIENCE,CBSE, RBSE

Chapter 3: The Making of a Global World

We will develop this chapter based on the given sections. After expanding each section, we will compile the chapter into a PDF.

Section i: The Pre-modern world

Expanded Content

1. Ancient and Medieval Trade Networks

• Silk Routes: Expansive trade networks connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
• Maritime Trade: Development of sea routes and their impact on global commerce.

2. Social and Cultural Exchanges

• Cultural Interactions: The role of trade in spreading religions, cultural practices, and knowledge.
• Migration Patterns: Movement of people for trade, pilgrimage, and exploration.

Section ii: The Nineteenth Century (1815-1914)

1. Industrial Revolution and Global Trade

• Industrialization: The transformation of economies and the surge in production capacity.
• Colonialism: The impact of European empires on global trade networks.

2. Changes in Labour and Society

• Migration for Work: Large-scale migrations, indentured labor in colonies.
• Social Transformations: Urbanization and changes in social structures due to industrialization.

Section iii: The Interwar Economy

1. The Great Depression

• Economic Crash: Causes and consequences of the 1929 economic collapse.
• Global Impacts: How the depression affected economies worldwide.

2. Political Responses and Economic Recovery

• Protectionist Policies: The rise of tariffs and retreat from global trade.
• Keynesian Economics: Government intervention in the economy.

Section iv: Rebuilding a World Economy: The Post-War Era

1. Post-World War II Reconstruction

• Bretton Woods System: Establishment of institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
• Marshall Plan: American aid for European recovery.

2. The Rise of Global Institutions

• United Nations and WTO: Their role in shaping a new global order.
• Economic Liberalization: Trends towards free trade and open markets.

Once these sections are expanded, I’ll compile them into a comprehensive chapter and create a PDF with the requested footer. Let’s proceed with the detailed expansion of these sections for Chapter 3: “The Making of a Global World.”