lesson 8- unequal power relations Flashcards
1
Q
what is the quote about the influence of America?
A
'’when America sneezes, the whole world catches a cold’’
2
Q
what is an example of Americas global influence?
A
2007 housing crisis led to the 2008 global financial crisis
‘‘ripple effect’’
3
Q
what is the global influence of America caused by?
A
unequal power relations
-LICs have limited resources so they can only respond to global events not create/lead in them
4
Q
what are unequal power relations?
A
-Higher income countries have the money and resources to cause/ lead global events
-LICs have limited resources so they can only respond to global events not create/lead in them
