What forces are pulling the world together in the 21st century?

There are forces that are pulling the world together in the 21st century and forces that are pulling it apart. What forces are pulling the world together in the 21st century? How do these forces compare with those pulling it apart? Discuss these two questions and apply two lessons learned from the period of history studied this term.

Answer the following essay in about 600-700 words. Make sure your organize your essay into paragraphs with a well-stated opening and closing paragraph.