20th Bi-Polar World

Question 1

How did a bi-polar world emerge?

Answer 1

The USA overtook UK economically by 80s and established itself as a power

The formation of the USSR created a second power, which split the east and west

Question 2

USSR and Germany

Answer 2

USSR exerted military influence through eastern Europe, split Germany into east and west

Berlin wall divided Germany

Countries supporting USA formed NATO, countries supporting USSR formed Warsaw Pact

Question 3

USSR impact on eastern Europe

Answer 3

Political influence from USSR indirectly ruled eastern Europe

Disagreement with USSR policies was met with harsh punishment e.g. Czechoslovakia protests

Question 4

USA influence beyond Europe

Answer 4

Exerted influence through financial plans to rebuild after WW2

Significant east Asian inward investment

Egypt recieved 1.5 billion aid in 2014

Question 5

How did the emergence of a uni-polar world happen?

Answer 5

Communist government in eastern Europe collapsed, along with USSR, leaving USA the dominant power

Question 6

How has China challenged the USA for power?

Answer 6

Rapid industrialisation and high reliance on goods manufactured from China created power

Indirect control mechanisms e.g. Ghana oil and road projects, which creates dependence in Africa on Chinese investment

Developed railways in Sudan + TanZam railway

*Belt road initiative

Question 7

Exam Q- Explain two ways in which nations have maintained power and influence over other countries

Answer 7

USSR- consequences if communist ruling in eastern Europe not followed