AP Human Geo Rostow and Wallerstein models key terms

What are the five stages of Rostow's model?

1. Traditional society 2. Pre-conditions for take-off 3. Take-off 4. Drive to maturity 5. Age of high mass consumption

True or False: Rostow's model is linear.

True. Rostow's model suggests that countries progress through a linear sequence of stages.

Fill in the blank: The first stage is called __________.

Traditional society

What characterizes the 'Take-off' stage?

Rapid industrialization, growth in manufacturing, and a shift to new industries.

Traditional society → __________.

Pre-conditions for take-off

Compare 'Drive to maturity' and 'Age of high mass consumption'.

'Drive to maturity': Industrial growth, diversified economy. 'Age of high mass consumption': Focus on consumer goods, higher standards of living.

What does the 'Pre-conditions for take-off' stage involve?

Introduction of infrastructure, investments, and changes in social and political structures.

True or False: All countries follow Rostow's stages exactly.

False. Countries may skip stages or develop in non-linear ways.

What economic activities dominate in 'Traditional society'?

Agriculture, subsistence farming, and limited trade.

What is a key factor in moving to the 'Take-off' stage?

Investment in industrial sectors and technology.

Name an example of a country in the 'Age of high mass consumption'.

The United States or Canada.

True or False: Rostow's model emphasizes external influences on development.

False. It focuses on internal factors and stages of economic growth.

What are core countries?

Core countries are economically developed nations that dominate global trade and investment. Examples include the United States, Canada, and Germany.

True or False: Periphery countries are industrialized.

False. Periphery countries are less developed, often reliant on agriculture and raw materials. They have limited industrialization.

List characteristics of semi-periphery countries.

- Moderate levels of industrialization - Economic growth potential - Examples: Brazil, India, South Africa

Compare core and periphery countries.

Core countries have advanced economies and high levels of technology, while periphery countries are economically dependent and often exploited.

What role do semi-periphery countries play?

Semi-periphery countries serve as a buffer between core and periphery, often experiencing growth and attracting investment.

Fill in the blank: Wallerstein's theory emphasizes global economic __________.

interdependence among countries, highlighting the relationships between core, semi-periphery, and periphery.

True or False: All countries can be easily classified as core or periphery.

False. Many countries fit into the semi-periphery category, showing a mix of characteristics.

What are some economic activities of core countries?

Core countries engage in high-tech manufacturing, finance, and services, driving innovation and global markets.

Cause → Effect: Core countries' demand for resources.

Leads to exploitation of periphery countries, creating economic dependency and unequal trade relationships.

Define the term 'world-systems theory.'

It suggests that economic systems are global, with countries occupying different roles within a hierarchical structure.

What is the significance of the semi-periphery?

They help stabilize the global economy by providing a balance between the core and periphery, often emerging as regional powers.

What do core countries rely on from periphery countries?

Core countries often rely on raw materials and cheap labor from periphery countries to maintain their manufacturing and technological edge.