Example List: What Enduring Issues are there in Global History?
There are MANY enduring issues in Global History that you will discover over during this course,
but below are NINE common ones:
Enduring Issue
Conflict
Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument.
There can be conflict between individuals,
groups of people, and even nations.
Power
Power is the influence or control over the
behavior of people and it is a part of every
human interaction. You can see the effects of
Inequality
Inequality is a lack of fairness or justice.
When there is inequality, one person or group
of people does not have as much power or
opportunity as others.
Need for and Impact of Innovation
An innovation is a new method of addressing a
problem. Innovations have positive and
negative impacts. A new method used to
address a problem.
Impact of Interconnectedness
Interconnectedness is the state of having
connections or relationships with other people.
For example, the more people you know from a
neighborhood, the more interconnected you are
with it.
Impact of Ideas and Beliefs
Our ideas and beliefs shape the way we look at
the world. Ideas and beliefs can come from
one’s conclusions from observation, religion,
parents, books, or friends.
Environmental Impact
Our environment is the area around us in
which we live. We are affected by our
environment and we have an effect on it. This
is true of your local environment (your home,
your classroom, and your neighborhood) and
the larger environment (your state, your country, and the world).
Cooperation
Cooperation is the process of working together
to achieve the same goal. You can see the
effects of cooperation when someone helps you
lift a table, when you play on a team, or when
nations come together to solve a mutual
problem.