Unit 4 - USA - Global Superpower Flashcards

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Where is the USA?

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  • North America
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Why is the USA a good example for a global superpower?

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  • world’s largest superpower
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What is the population of the USA?

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  • 330 million people
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How big is the USA?

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  • 10 million km2
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What is the GDP of USA?

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  • $19.39 trillion
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How many service branches are there of the United States Armed Forces?

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  • 5
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How many active personnel are there in the United States Armed Forces?

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  • 350,000 (ranked 3rd)
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How many reserved personnel are there in the United States Armed Forces?

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  • 811,000
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How does the USA use hard power to become a global superpower?

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  • used military power and covert intelligence operations to intervene in affairs of almost 50 states
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What is hard power?

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  • a coercive approach to international political relations, especially one that involves the use of military and economic power
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How does the USA use soft power to become a global superpower?

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  • US cultural influence - words such as ‘Americanisation’ or - ‘McDonaldization’ are widely used
    over 40% of the 320 million people own the global personal wealth
  • has disproportionate influence over important intergovernmental organisations e.g: all World Bank presidents have been US citizens
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What is soft power?

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  • a persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of economic or cultural influence
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How did the USA become a global superpower?

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  • its influence over international organisations gives it greater influence over global politics
  • multiple ways it is able to influence global interactions make it a true global power
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What is a superpower?

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  • a state with a dominant position characterized by its extensive ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale
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