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1
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why was the cold war truly a bi-polar world?

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much of the world had split

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what method did the USA and USSR use during the cold war to keep control of nations?

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Neo-colonisation

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What is neo-colonisation?

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soft/smart power
idea of persuading countries

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What are ways neo-colonisation is done?

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TNC’s- provide investment
Media- spread culture
Aid- trust so they more likely to do what you say
SAPS

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what is a good example of neo-colonisation?

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Indonesia

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Why is Indonesia a good example of neo-colonisation?

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as US and NATO effectively took over Indonesia’s raw materials and corporations using loans and terms of trade

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what sort of resources are Indonesia rich in?

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copper
gold

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who colonised Indonesia in the 17th century?

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The Dutch

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what is the trend with wealth in Indonesia?

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poor become poorer
rich become richer

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How many Indonesians live in extreme poverty?

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70 million

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what is the minimum wage in Indonesia?

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72p per day

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Who made the minimum wage so low in Indonesia?

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The USA (IMF/WB)

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why did the USA reduce the minimum wage in Indonesia?

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to maximise profit

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14
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How much less is the minimum working wage then the living wage?

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just over half

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15
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How long can shifts be in some Indonesian factories?

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36 hour shifts

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Can workers speak-up about long shifts in Indonesia?

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They can as factory and company rules allow refusal but it can lead to punishment

17
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what isn’t permitted during shifts at some Indonesian factories?

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not allowed to sit for up to 12 hours

18
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What is an example of the the profit gap on products?

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3000 shorts at 4p each
shorts then sold for £8

19
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Who rose to power in Indonesia in 1960’s?

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General Suharto

20
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Who was responsible for General Suharto’s rise to power?

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The USA and UK

21
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What happened to people thought to be communist sympathisers under Suharto?

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they were murdered

22
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What was the belief of the leader that preceded Suharto?

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Nationalism

23
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What is nationalism?

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near communism/ independent

24
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How did the USA and UK benefit for Suharto being in power?

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Communism controlled
Took loans for WB and IMF to build country but had to agree to policies (lower minimum wage)

25
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How many people were killed because the CIA said they were a communist sympathiser?

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5000

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