Lesson 49 of 84 · Global Economy
⭐ 30 XP⚓ Market PortGlobal Trade and Interdependence
Global trade means countries buy and sell goods internationally.
🎯 Your mission
Follow the money. Then follow the choices.
⚡ The twist
Money is just a story everyone agrees to believe.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Money used to be made of cocoa beans, salt, and even giant stones.
Then & Now
💱 This is happening in your local store every single day.
Global trade means countries buy and sell goods internationally. Imports and exports create jobs and provide products people need, but trade agreements must balance economic growth with fair labor practices.
Key Facts
The UN has 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The United Nations has 193 member nations.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
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Why this still matters
The next time you spend $1, ask: who else benefited besides you?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find two products that look similar but cost very different. Why?
For the dinner table
“If you had $20 to start a business, what would you sell?”
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