United States as a world superpower (1990's) Flashcards
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How did the US emerge as one of the world’s greatest superpowers during the 1990’s?
By driving globalization and leading technological innovation
When was the Soviet Union’s collapse and what did it mean for the US?
1991, It meant the US no longer had a military, political or economic competitor
What did the Soviet collapse spark?
US unipolar movement where America’s influence would flourish
What caused a rapid expansion of globalization?
US negotiation of major trade agreements
What was one of the US’s major trade agreements and when did it occur?
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994
Who was regional trade and investment boosted with?
Canada and Mexico
What did US support of global chain supplies do?
Optimized tech production across countries which lead to the growth of multinational corporations like Apple and Microsoft
Technology lead to a huge economic boom in America and what else?
The spread of American culture and business models to other countries
What did the internet enable a rise of?
American media, with movies, music, TV and more becoming accessible in Europe and Asia
What did the success of US tech advancement and advertising do?
Provided an influential model for success in other countries
What did globalization and technology advancement prove about America?
That America was a leading influence on an international level following the Cold War and still remains one today
