11. Superpowers, Empires

Question 1

Superpowers

Answer 1

A nation which is able to project it’s influence and be dominant on the global scale in many countries at the same time

Question 2

How is superpower status gained? (5)

Answer 2

From:
1) Large Scale Economies
2) Political Power
3) Resources
4) Cultural Influence
5) Military Strength

Question 2

Example of a superpower

Answer 2

USA AND USSR completed to become superpowers after WW2

Question 3

How can influence be achieved?

Answer 3

Through soft and hard power
Soft Power: Use of diplomacy and cultural influence to change people and nations without use of force.
Ex. Starbucks and McDs from USA
Hard Power: Violence and Force

Question 4

Case Study for Superpowers (Scientific and Technical Innovation)

Answer 4

To what extent did military industrial advancements in the U.S. after World War I lay the foundation for its global superpower status in the 20th century?

Question 5

US Military

Answer 5

In 2023, Joe Biden allotted 817 billion dollars in military defence (more than 50% of FDB)
US spends more on military than India, China, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, UK, Brazil, and Saudi COMBINED