SP 1.1 - Rule Britannia Flashcards
Define ‘superpower’
A nation with the means to project its power and influence anywhere in the world, and to be a dominant global force
What is hard and soft power?
Military power and Influential power
Name 4 ways in which superpowers exercise various forms of power
Military power
Economic power
Cultural power
Geographical power
How is military power projected?
Through access to nuclear weapons, satellite technology etc
Can be a threat but also a tool of diplomacy
How is economic power projected?
Wealth and influence in exports and trade
How is cultural power projected?
Projected a certain ‘way of life’ e.g. through media/languages
How is geographical power projected?
The sphere of influence
Explain with an example an Imperialist system
The British Empire
The culture/economy/politics of Britain was evident in colonies but the democracy only existed in Britain
Explain with an example an Capitalist system
The USA
A clear division between employer and employee
Explain with an example an Communist system
The USSR
No private ownership, so to avoid profits at expense of others
