USA - Influence

Question 1

Describe, in detail, two ways that the world power you have studied has had an impact on other countries.

Answer 1

• Global agreements, the US is very powerful so it is likely to gain support on important decisions. For example; in 2021 the US signed a new climate deal.
• Threatening or imposing sanctions, sanctions are a powerful way to interfere with a countries actions. For example; the US has imposed sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine.

Question 2

Explain, in detail, two reasons why the world power you have studied has the ability to influence other countries.

Answer 2

• Global agreements, the US is very powerful so it is likely to gain support on important decisions. For example, in 2021 the US signed a new climate deal.
• Size of military, the US spends lots more money on its military than most other countries. For example; it spends around $7 billion.

Question 3

Explain, in detail, two reasons why world powers try to gain influence over other countries.

Answer 3

• Protection, the US has influenced other countries to better protect borders due to terrorist threats. For example; other countries have enforced similar migration policies.
• Better trade deals, the USA has the worlds largest economy which gives it a lot of power. For example, it uses its economic power to negotiate deals with Mexico and Canada.

Question 4

Describe, in detail, two ways the world power you have studied can have a military influence on other countries.

Answer 4

• Spending, the US spends more money on military than most other countries. For example; it spends around $7 billion.
• Bases, the US has military bases all over the world. For example; it has bases in Japan, Germany and South Korea.

Question 5

Describe, in detail, two ways that the world power you have studied can have an economic influence on other countries.

Answer 5

• Trade, the US has the largest economy which gives it a lot of power. For example; it uses economic influence to negotiate deals with Mexico and Canada.
• Threatening or imposing sanctions, sanctions are a powerful way to influence a countries actions. For example; the US have placed sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine.

Question 6

Describe, in detail, two ways that the world power you have studied can have a political influence on other countries.

Answer 6

• Global agreements, the US is a very powerful country so it is likely to gain support when making important decisions. For example; in 2021, the US signed a new climate deal.
• Threatening or imposing sanctions, sanctions are a powerful way to influence a countries actions. For example; the US have placed sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine.