Topic 2: Wider World Part 2 Flashcards
How Far did the British Empire expand?
approximately one-quarter of the world’s land surface
Which continents did Britain expand to?
All 7 of them
How did Britain become so powerful?
Technological and Industrial superiority
The British Navy and Maritime Power
How did the British Empire Decline?
Ww2
New superpowers
Loss of money for the war
Nationalism
Indian independence
Opinions at home
What is Colonialism
The act of one nation controlling another for economic gain.
What does TNC stand for?
Transnational Corporations
What is a TNC?
large businesses that operate in a number of countries (like Apple or Nike)
How do TNCs increase globalisation?
They link countries together
Introduce different culture
What are TNCs attracted to?
developing and emerging countries due to lower wage costs
What is development in countries.
Where countries learn how to exceed economically, socially and politically
What does IGO stand for
Inter-governmental organisations
What does Inter-governmental organisations mean?
An organisation which ensures all nations follow the rules and treat each other fairly
Why do we need IGOs?
To keep countires following the rules so it is fair
In a whole, why do we need IGOs?
To make sure every countries are following the rules
